New York Nightmares PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

McEnsie
vs
jojo

188 cm
22
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben McEnsie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, bigjojo jojo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEnsie lands a jab-cross combination.

McEnsie scores with a takedown into jojo's guard.
McEnsie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McEnsie trying to control but jojo is working from the bottom.
jojo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McEnsie!
jojo manages to capitalize on a mistake by McEnsie to take his back!

jojo looking to break McEnsie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McEnsie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise jojo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McEnsie covering up well under a series of strikes from jojo.
A lull in the action here.
McEnsie holding both jojo 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jojo missing with strikes from the back.
jojo is hanging on to McEnsie's back as he tries to escape.
jojo wants to control the position but McEnsie frees himself and scrambles - jojo manages to regain control in side control.
McEnsie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
jojo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McEnsie throws a right hand that jojo ducks under and follows up with a left that jojo also avoids with ease.
jojo wants to clinch up but McEnsie keeps it at a distance.
jojo with a poor takedown

and McEnsie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McEnsie looking to pass the guard.
McEnsie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if jojo can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jojo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McEnsie is controlling him.
jojo looks gassed!
McEnsie looking to sit in guard and control but jojo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McEnsie is controlling jojo's posture.
McEnsie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McEnsie keeping moving, preventing jojo from controlling successfully.
jojo won't allow McEnsie to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McEnsie misses with a jab, cross combination.
jojo tries for a takedown but McEnsie circles away easily

and McEnsie counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jojo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McEnsie.
jojo being controlled for a moment.
McEnsie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jojo manages to work his way to half guard, despite McEnsie's best efforts.
jojo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
jojo controls McEnsie momentarily but McEnsie frees himself.
McEnsie trying to move into half guard but instead jojo has managed to sweep!
jojo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jojo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McEnsie's head.
jojo 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.
jojo trying to control the position from guard on top but McEnsie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McEnsie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
jojo trying to control the position from guard on top but McEnsie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jojo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jojo has his takedown stuffed

and McEnsie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

jojo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McEnsie throws a wild body kick that jojo sees coming a mile off.
McEnsie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jojo with a lazy takedown attempt
and McEnsie counters with a three punch combo that has jojo backing up. jojo nods at McEnsie to acknowledge the strikes.
McEnsie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jojo.
Ben McEnsie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jojo has his takedown stuffed
and McEnsie counters with a left and a right that stings jojo.
McEnsie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
jojo is breathing heavily.
jojo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and jojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben McEnsie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bigjojo jojo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnsie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jojo throws a right hand that misses

and McEnsie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
jojo controls McEnsie momentarily but McEnsie frees himself.
jojo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McEnsie's guard.
jojo wants to pass the guard but McEnsie is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as jojo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
jojo is stalling in the full guard.
McEnsie keeping moving, preventing jojo from controlling successfully.
McEnsie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jojo forces his way into half guard.
jojo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McEnsie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McEnsie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but jojo manages to pass to mount!
jojo trying to control but McEnsie is having none of it.
McEnsie tries to control jojo's body but jojo pushes him off. McEnsie squirms to his side and now jojo has his back!
jojo trying to control.
jojo avoiding McEnsie 's attempts to control his hands.
McEnsie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
jojo lands a shot to the body.
jojo avoiding McEnsie 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jojo trying to control momentarily.
McEnsie trying to control the action but jojo just sinks the hooks in.
McEnsie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

McEnsie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

jojo tightening his grip on McEnsie, looking for the choke.
jojo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for McEnsie to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jojo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Will jojo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
jojo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McEnsie is looking for a way out.
McEnsie prevents jojo from getting a body triangle.
jojo doesn't have the hooks in and McEnsie manages to turn into his guard.
Ben McEnsie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
jojo controls McEnsie momentarily but McEnsie frees himself.
jojo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
jojo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McEnsie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but bigjojo jojo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McEnsie avoids the body shot from jojo.
jojo has his takedown stuffed

and McEnsie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McEnsie wants to pass the guard but jojo is keeping the position.
jojo managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McEnsie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of jojo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jojo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jojo keeping moving, preventing McEnsie from controlling successfully.
McEnsie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
jojo keeping full guard, as McEnsie tries to pass.
jojo has McEnsie pulled in close to control his posture.
McEnsie trying to control the position from guard on top but jojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jojo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
jojo trying to control from half guard but McEnsie is working away.
jojo passes to side control.

jojo tries for a kimura but McEnsie is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jojo working away.
McEnsie is looking for a sweep.
McEnsie looking for a sweep but jojo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McEnsie tries to lock up and control but jojo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
jojo blocks McEnsie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
jojo looking to control but McEnsie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McEnsie working to try and regain half guard.
jojo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McEnsie is bucking up trying to escape but jojo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnsie is looking to get to half guard.
McEnsie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
jojo is thwarting McEnsie's attempts to control the position.
McEnsie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McEnsie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for jojo on the ground.
McEnsie trying to hold on to jojo's head to control him but jojo postures up.
McEnsie is looking to improve his position.

jojo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McEnsie defends it well.
McEnsie is not content to let jojo control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
jojo moves nicely into side control.
McEnsie is looking for a sweep.
jojo working the head and body with strikes.
jojo working away.
McEnsie tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McEnsie can't escape the position.
jojo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McEnsie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McEnsie is desperately trying to improve his position but jojo has a good base and remains in mount.
jojo landing strikes from the mount and McEnsie is in trouble!
jojo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McEnsie is looking to escape.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben McEnsie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stewie Evans enters the cage!

Vatali
vs
Evans

188 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

S.W.A.T.

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a low kick as Vatali jumps back.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vatali.
Vatali lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vatali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
I wouldn't like to be where Vatali is right now.
Vatali tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.

Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vatali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vatali manages to work his way to half guard, despite Evans's best efforts.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Vatali is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans looks gassed!
Vatali is working to get back to half guard.
Vatali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vatali is working to get back to half guard.
Vatali manages to control the position for a moment.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Vatali keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vatali's face.
Vatali is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Vatali tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
Vatali tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans landing shots from mount.
Vatali is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to control but Vatali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Evans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vatali?
Evans is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vatali wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Vatali trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Vatali is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Evans gets his way!
Vatali trying to get back to his feet but Evans is in full control for now.
Evans lands shots from the back.

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.
Evans gets his hands free as Vatali looks to control.
Vatali wants to escape the position.
Evans slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vatali trying to control the position but Evans manages to sink in the hooks.
Vatali turns into Evans and is now in his guard.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vatali counters with a thumping low kick.

Evans clinches up with Vatali and pushes him back against the cage.

Evans decides to pull guard.

Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vatali struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Evans wants to control from the top but Vatali keeps moving.
Vatali working a defensive guard here.
Evans won't allow Vatali to sweep him here.
Evans wanted to stand there but Vatali had control of the position.
Vatali managing to control the position.
Evans won't allow Vatali to sweep him here.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vatali is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vatali is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vatali wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans wants to pass to mount but Vatali is defending the position.
Vatali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vatali is pulling down on Evans's head to control his posture.
Vatali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.

Vatali drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Vatali off! Vatali jumps back into Evans's guard.
Vatali 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vatali is one step ahead there.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Vatali 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.
Vatali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Vatali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.

Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Vatali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Vatali sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vatali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans shoots in but Vatali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vatali blocks a head kick by Evans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fakes the leg kick and cracks Vatali in the body.
Joe Vatali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Vatali tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vatali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Vatali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewie Evans.

Evans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Evans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans won't let Vatali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Evans trying to control but Vatali is having none of it.
Vatali bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vatali slips nicely into half guard.
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 Joe Vatali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Vatali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stewie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Vatali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans misses with a double jab.

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

Vatali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans tries for a takedown but Vatali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans tries to advance to mount but can't.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatali manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evans controls his leg.
Vatali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Evans!

Vatali working for a submission but Evans is keeping him at bay.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Vatali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vatali controlling his opponent.
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali trying to control the position.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Vatali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vatali scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Evans feints and as Vatali raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Vatali.
Evans wants to control from the top but Vatali keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Vatali kicks Evans off and gets to his feet.
Vatali tries to clinch up.
Evans looks for a takedown but Vatali sprawls well.
Vatali moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch

and Vatali counters by moving into the clinch.
Vatali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vatali - that landed with a thud.
Vatali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vatali pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe Vatali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewie Evans.
Vatali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Evans successfully pulls guard.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vatali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vatali is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vatali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Vatali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Joe Vatali.
I think Vatali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Vatali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Cracker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cracker's choice of entrance music: Time Bomb by Rancid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Surfer
vs
Cracker

189 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Adriana's Secret

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surfer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Surfer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cracker postures up.
Cracker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cracker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Surfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cracker on the ground.
Cracker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Surfer's guard.
Surfer wants to get back to his feet.
Cracker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cracker working Surfer over with strikes.
Cracker working over Surfer with some ground and pound. Surfer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cracker is controlling the pace.
Cracker lands strikes from half guard.
Surfer is in trouble now - Cracker has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cracker.
Cracker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Surfer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cracker controlling the position easily from mount.
Surfer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cracker. What's that going to do exactly?
Surfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cracker controlling from the full mount.
Cracker lands a heavy elbow.

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.
Surfer is wriggling around trying to escape.

Cracker looking to isolate an arm here. Surfer doesn't see it coming and as Cracker extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cracker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graham Cracker!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurai Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muai Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Land comes to the cage accompanied by Por Ti Volare. Hurai Land has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Land
vs
Kick

182 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hurai Land!
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, Muai Kick!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Land scores a takedown into full mount!

Land looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Land stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Land counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kick!
Kick wants to hold on but Land pushes him away.
Land looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kick is in all sorts of trouble here.

Land stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kick with a lazy takedown attempt

and Land counters with a single leg into guard. Kick didn't expect that.

Kick is rocked!
Land is working Kick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kick is still in real trouble! Can Land finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land passes Kick's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Land in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Land!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hurai Land!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Salvati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Salvati had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Salvati
vs
Leban

178 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Salvati!
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, Chris Leban!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvati swivels and escapes.
Chris Leban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvati as he avoids it easily.
Max Salvati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leban.
Leban looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Salvati there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salvati lunges at Leban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leban's hand.

It looks like Chris Leban has been cut.
Salvati lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Leban falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Salvati!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Angle
vs
Tyson Jr

185 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Lightning Fight Gear

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ty Angle!
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, Mike Tyson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle fails with the takedown.
Angle shoots in for a double leg but Tyson Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Angle shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Angle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Angle shoots in but Tyson Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Tyson Jr sprawls well.
Tyson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Angle fails with the takedown.
Tyson Jr misses with a double jab.
Tyson Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Angle is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr with a jab.
Tyson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Angle dodges the punch combination from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ty Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angle's head.
Angle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyson Jr lands with a big left! Angle is wobbled badly! Tyson Jr comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Angle to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Tyson Jr!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Rounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). All Rounder is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Piper
vs
Rounder

170 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Adriana's Secret

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
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, All Rounder!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper loads up on a big right hand but Rounder slips the punch.
Piper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rounder.
A swing and a miss from Piper.
Rounder fails to land the takedown.
Rounder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Piper circles away.
Rounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piper throws a right hand that Rounder ducks under and follows up with a left that Rounder also avoids with ease.
Piper misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Rounder.
Rounder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piper is fending him off so far but Rounder persists. Nope, Piper circles away and we're back to standing.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All Rounder.

Piper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper advances to mount.

Piper looking to secure an arm triangle but Rounder defends it well.

Piper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Piper stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounder shoots and misses
and Piper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Rounder feints and as Piper raises his hands in defense, Rounder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rounder looks gassed!

Piper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rounder wants to get up but he can't break Piper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Piper has his foot on Rounder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rounder works his way back into a safe position though.
Rounder won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
Rounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rounder wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.

Piper looking for a guillotine here but Rounder defends easily.

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

Piper is looking for a triangle but Rounder pushes his legs off easily.
Rounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Piper is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rounder controls the pace.
Rounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rounder passes Piper's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rounder stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rounder tries for a takedown but Piper circles away easily

and Piper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rounder tries to get to full guard but Piper has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rounder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rounder had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Piper is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rounder Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Piper's back instead.
Piper tries to roll but Rounder sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rounder has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Piper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Piper is working to get back to half guard.
Piper is working hard here to advance position.

Rounder is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Piper throws a combination that misses

and Rounder counters with a takedown into side control.
Piper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Piper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rounder seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Piper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). All Rounder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abner Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Parker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spiderman. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Abner Grayson enters the cage!

Parker
vs
Grayson

179 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parker!
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, Abner Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grayson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grayson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parker trying to get back to full guard but Grayson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Parker working to try and regain half guard.

Grayson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Grayson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Parker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Grayson prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
Grayson tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Grayson isn't that keen on the idea.
Grayson looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grayson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
Parker manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Parker actively working from the bottom here.
Parker gets back to full guard.
Grayson stands and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grayson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grayson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grayson is working for a submission of some sort.

Parker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grayson pulls his head out easily.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.

Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker tries to roll over but Grayson keeps him under control.

Grayson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a series of punches but Grayson moves out of range.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt

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

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

Grayson looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Parker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grayson tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
Parker trying to control the action but Grayson is working from the bottom.

Parker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grayson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grayson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parker throws a hook to the side of Grayson's head but Grayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Grayson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Grayson is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it.

Grayson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Parker looking for submissions off his back.

Grayson is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parker actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it.
Parker is pressing down on Grayson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grayson!
Grayson has given up his back. Will we see Parker going for some submissions?
Grayson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Parker's guard. Nice work there by Grayson.
Grayson is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Grayson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as Grayson sits in half guard.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Grayson has control of the leg.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Grayson wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.

Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grayson forces his way into half guard.

Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker is trying to escape back to his feet but Grayson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Grayson has control of the leg.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grayson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grayson's back!

Parker working for a choke but Grayson is defending well.

Parker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grayson wants to escape the position.

Parker looking for the choke from the back.

Parker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Grayson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parker's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grayson is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grayson avoid being mounted?
Parker wants to free his trapped foot but Grayson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grayson is trying to get back to full guard.
Grayson gets back to full guard.
Grayson is trying to keep Parker in close.

Grayson has an active guard here but Parker has managed to pass into half guard.

Grayson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grayson closes the distance and clinches.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grayson taking a breather.

Grayson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt

and Grayson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grayson landing with the ground and pound.

Parker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grayson escapes and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Grayson tries for a kimura but Parker is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Grayson working the ground and pound effectively.

Grayson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Parker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Grayson lands a big shot there that rocks Parker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grayson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parker tries to reverse the position but Grayson maintains control.
Parker is controlling an arm, preventing Grayson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Parker tries to control Grayson's body but Grayson pushes him off. Parker squirms to his side and now Grayson has his back!
Grayson is looking to control Parker but Parker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Parker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Parker is really stuck here.
Grayson is working the ground and pound. Can Parker escape?

Parker showing good submission defense here.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Grayson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker staying busy and making it hard for Grayson to control.

Grayson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grayson doesn't have the hooks in and Parker manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grayson is keeping the position for now.
Grayson trying to control the position.
Parker advances to half guard.
Parker wants to stand up but Grayson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Parker is looking to advance position but Grayson won't allow it.
Parker wants to advance to full mount but Grayson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

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.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.

Grayson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grayson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parker's back instead.
Grayson has the hooks in. Parker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Grayson is looking for the choke from the back position but Parker is controlling his hands well.
Parker is trying to stand back up.
Will Grayson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Grayson has his arm under Parker's chin here. Game over son! Grayson squeezes tightly and Parker is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abner Grayson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bo
vs
Drago

185 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Lightning Fight Gear

Hulk Supplementz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Bo!
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, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Drago - that's a beauty! Bo 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 Drago can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Drago!