EEC 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvel Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Selwoods is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tyson
vs
Selwoods

174 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

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, Marvel Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a right and a left that Selwoods avoids nicely.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Selwoods swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson throws a body punch but Selwoods moves out of range.
Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Selwoods misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Selwoods.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Selwoods ducks down to avoid it.
Selwoods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyson takes a swing at Selwoods's ribcage but misses.

Tyson moves into the clinch.

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

Selwoods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Selwoods showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyson trying to control but Selwoods postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selwoods wants to get back to his feet.
Selwoods passes the guard and advances to mount!

Tyson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Selwoods.

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.
Selwoods controlling the position easily from mount.
Tyson wants to hold on but Selwoods pushes him away.

Selwoods stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Selwoods counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson tries to clinch
and Selwoods counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyson shrugs it off.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Selwoods scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Selwoods decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt

and Selwoods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Selwoods.
Selwoods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Selwoods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Tyson lands a with a good body shot.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch

and Selwoods holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selwoods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Selwoods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marvel Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Selwoods.
Selwoods wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Selwoods keeps him there for the moment.

Selwoods manages to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Selwoods counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Selwoods to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson tries to clinch

and Selwoods counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tyson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Selwoods.

Selwoods stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selwoods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson misses with an uppercut

and Selwoods counters by moving into the clinch.

Selwoods manages to break the clinch.

Selwoods looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Selwoods dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Selwoods drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Selwoods is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
Selwoods slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Selwoods stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Selwoods with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Selwoods counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand

and Selwoods holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Selwoods is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Selwoods is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Selwoods fails to pull guard.
Selwoods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selwoods is trying to break free.
Selwoods wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson wants to break free but Selwoods has control.
Selwoods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Selwoods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marvel Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Selwoods.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Selwoods can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson thows a leg kick but Selwoods checks it

and Selwoods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Selwoods.

Selwoods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Selwoods is just out of range.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selwoods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Selwoods fails to land the takedown.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Selwoods is avoiding it.
Tyson tries to bum rush Selwoods with a series of wild strikes but Selwoods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Selwoods.
Selwoods wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.

Selwoods tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Selwoods has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods moves into full mount!

Selwoods is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyson is surviving well by controlling Selwoods's body position as best he can.

Selwoods get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Selwoods.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Selwoods finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Selwoods shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyson's guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Selwoods manages to pass to side control.
Tyson trying to hold on to Selwoods's head to control him but Selwoods postures up.
Tyson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Selwoods 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!

Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selwoods misses with a combination

and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Selwoods misses with a few strikes there.

Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Selwoods is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Selwoods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Selwoods is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Selwoods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson clobbers Selwoods with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Selwoods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Selwoods tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tyson duly obliges.
Selwoods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Selwoods lands a jab-cross combination.
Marvel Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Tyson misses
and Selwoods counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Selwoods slips under a jab.
Selwoods circles away from the clinch attempt
and Selwoods counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson misses with a right hand

and Selwoods counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson fights it but they end up in guard.
Selwoods wants to stand but Tyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Selwoods wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Selwoods gets to his feet. Tyson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyson throws a combination that misses

and Selwoods counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Selwoods is having none of it.

Selwoods stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Selwoods checks it.
Tyson throws a leg kick

and Selwoods holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Selwoods manages to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with a lunging right hand

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Selwoods drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Selwoods jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mark Selwoods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Selwoods postures up.
Selwoods is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Selwoods from controlling successfully.
Marvel Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selwoods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson clinches but Selwoods breaks the clinch
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Selwoods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selwoods throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Tyson misses

and Selwoods decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
Selwoods advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Selwoods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Selwoods 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Mark Selwoods!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Mark Selwoods!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Mark Selwoods!

Mark Selwoods wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyotoson Machsilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dorsey
vs
Machsilva

183 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Dorsey!
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, Lyotoson Machsilva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Machsilva both land. Nice combination.
Machsilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machsilva circles away.

Machsilva scores with a takedown into Dorsey's guard.

Machsilva stands up from Dorsey's guard - Machsilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dorsey with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Dorsey pushes Machsilva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machsilva counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dorsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Dorsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machsilva moves away.
Dorsey slips under a jab from Machsilva.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machsilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorsey throws a head kick but Machsilva moves out of range.
Dorsey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machsilva counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machsilva clinches.

Machsilva manages to break the clinch.
Machsilva drops his hands momentarily and Dorsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dorsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorsey tries for a takedown but Machsilva circles away easily

and Machsilva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machsilva.
Dorsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machsilva has him pressed against the cage.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Machsilva has him pressed against the cage.
Machsilva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dorsey jumps guard but Machsilva stands there with Dorsey around his waist. Dorsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machsilva leaning his opponent against the cage.

Machsilva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dorsey uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva is striking but Dorsey is not phased and passes to half guard.
Machsilva moves into full guard.

Machsilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Machsilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Machsilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dorsey stands up and waves to Machsilva to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dorsey, as that shot connected.
Dorsey connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machsilva to the floor! Dorsey dives in looking for the finish!

Machsilva is rocked!
Machsilva is looking to improve his position.
Machsilva is still in real trouble! Can Dorsey finish him?
Machsilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorsey is working away from the top position though.
Machsilva seems to have recovered his senses.
Machsilva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dorsey moves nicely into side control.
Machsilva tries to improve position but can't.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machsilva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Machsilva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Machsilva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dorsey has worked his arm free - good work by Dorsey!
Dorsey manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machsilva seems to be looking for submissions.
Dorsey is trying to stand up here but Machsilva is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machsilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machsilva is looking for a kimura but Dorsey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machsilva to get the leverage.
Machsilva passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab lands there for Machsilva.
Dorsey throws a right hand that Machsilva ducks under and follows up with a left that Machsilva also avoids with ease.

Dorsey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machsilva is looking for a sweep. Dorsey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machsilva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machsilva has a closed guard, preventing Dorsey from standing up.

Machsilva is looking for a triangle but Dorsey pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorsey throwing strikes from guard but Machsilva blocks nicely.

Machsilva working for submissions but it's allowed Dorsey to get to half guard.
Machsilva is breathing heavily.
Machsilva is trying to escape back to his feet but Dorsey uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machsilva keeps working.
Machsilva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorsey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machsilva keeps working.
Machsilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machsilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyotoson Machsilva has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.

Dorsey stands up and beckons Machsilva to his feet.
Machsilva circles away from the clinch attempt

and Machsilva counters with a shoot takedown. Dorsey fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dorsey is on top in guard.
Machsilva wants to sweep here but Dorsey controlling him for the moment.
Machsilva wants to hit a switch here but Dorsey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machsilva there!
Dorsey avoids the attempt from Machsilva to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva gets back to half guard.
Machsilva is looking to control Dorsey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machsilva avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Machsilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Machsilva working for a triangle but Dorsey defends it easily.
Machsilva 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.
Machsilva tries to strike from the bottom.
Machsilva trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machsilva is looking for a triangle here but Dorsey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machsilva tries to bench press Dorsey off him but Dorsey keeps the position.
Machsilva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dorsey's best efforts.
Machsilva wants to get back to his feet.
Machsilva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dorsey postures up and lands a big shot to Machsilva's brow.

Dorsey stands up and waves to Machsilva to follow him.
Dorsey looks to land a combination but Machsilva avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyotoson Machsilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dorsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dorsey throws a lazy body kick

and Machsilva counters with a single leg into guard. Dorsey didn't expect that.
Machsilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Machsilva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dorsey is trying to get back to half guard.
Machsilva tries to score with some ground and pound. Dorsey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Machsilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dorsey, who protects the arm well.
Dorsey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machsilva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dorsey is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyotoson Machsilva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Stoner

182 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cade Lee!
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, Danny Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body punch but Stoner moves out of range.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoner's head.

Stoner is rocked!
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoner is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoner bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lee comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Stoner falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Stoner was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cade Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Rashad Evans has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thomas
vs
Evans

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
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, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Evans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
Evans controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Thomas looking for the choke but no joy.
Evans tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thomas looking for the RNC.
Thomas not allowing Evans to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to escape but Thomas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans trying to get back to full guard but Thomas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Evans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thomas.
Evans gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thomas manages to mount him!
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to improve his position but instead Thomas has taken his back!
Evans can't escape the position.
Evans holding both Thomas 's hands and preventing any damage.
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Evans is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thomas jumps into side control!
Evans looking for a sweep but Thomas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans looks gassed!
Evans is trying to control but Thomas manages to pass to mount!
Evans tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Thomas has taken his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans breaks Thomas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Evans throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thomas passes into half guard.

Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Evans tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Thomas drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Thomas dominated that round.
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.

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 putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Evans looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Evans looking to finish Thomas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas!
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans breaks from Thomas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Evans landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Evans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Evans wants to control the action but instead Thomas gets a body lock and reverses into Evans's guard! Nice work!

Evans working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.

Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans fails to advance to Thomas's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Evans unloading with bombs!
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas regains half guard.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Evans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is fighting to break Evans's control of his arms but Evans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans lands an upkick as Thomas stands over him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.

Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.

Evans 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.
Evans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is tying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evans is looking to pass Thomas's guard but actually Thomas recovers to full guard.

Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.
Evans wants to improve his position but instead Thomas has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.

Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas moves into full mount! Evans won't be happy about that!
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Thomas working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Evans stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Thomas has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Evans manages to get his head free but now Thomas has transitioned to an armbar! Evans grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Thomas! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Thomas!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lazzara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Mousasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mousasi
vs
Lazzara

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Forbidden Apple

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistair Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Lazzara!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazzara sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lazzara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Lazzara. No joy for Mousasi on that attempt.
Mousasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazzara circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazzara scores with a nice right hand.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut
and Lazzara counters with a two punch combo.
Mousasi lands a jab to Lazzara's midsection.
Lazzara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A choreographed right hand from Lazzara misses the target.
Adam Lazzara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lazzara to the ground! Mousasi dives into full mount looking to finish!

Lazzara is rocked!

It looks like Adam Lazzara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mousasi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lazzara is still in real trouble! Can Mousasi finish him?
Mousasi content just to control the position here.

Mousasi get's back to his feet.
Lazzara seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mousasi.
Lazzara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazzara tries to bum rush Mousasi with a series of wild strikes but Mousasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazzara looks gassed!
Mousasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mousasi.
Lazzara looks to score with a jab to the body but Mousasi is just out of range.
A big head kick from Mousasi and Lazzara is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Mousasi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Mousasi.
Mousasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Mousasi lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Lazzara misses
and Mousasi counters with a head kick.
Mousasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lazzara's calf.
Mousasi misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Lazzara misses
and Mousasi counters with a body kick that stops Lazzara in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazzara tries to clinch up
and Mousasi counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi knocks Lazzara to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Mousasi staying calm.

Mousasi stands up and beckons Lazzara to his feet.
Nice body kick from Mousasi.
A head kick by Lazzara misses
and Mousasi counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mousasi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lazzara counters with a right hand to the body.
Mousasi throws a head kick that half lands.
Mousasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lazzara stuffs the takedown.
Mousasi throws a head kick but Lazzara moves out of range.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lazzara's knee momentarily.
Lazzara lands with a shot to the body.
Mousasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazzara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lazzara lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Lazzara does no damage.
Mousasi misses with a head kick.
Lazzara misses with an uppercut.
Mousasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi takes one to the chin there.
Lazzara looks to score with a jab to the body but Mousasi is just out of range.
Lazzara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lazzara throws a right hand that Mousasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mousasi also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Lazzara.
Lazzara throws a combination that misses
and Mousasi counters with a head kick.
A combination from Lazzara does no damage.
Lazzara throws a right hand that Mousasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mousasi also avoids with ease.
Lazzara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mousasi fails with the takedown.
Lazzara swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Mousasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mousasi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mousasi misses with a body punch
and Lazzara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses
and Lazzara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazzara blocks a head kick by Mousasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Mousasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Lazzara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Lazzara there.
Mousasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lazzara misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi lands with a kick to the temple. Lazzara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lazzara blocks a head kick by Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazzara sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mousasi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mousasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazzara.
Lazzara works over Mousasi's head and body with a nice combination.
Mousasi needs to keep his hands up - Lazzara had a free shot at his head there.
Alistair Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Mousasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Mousasi is rocked!
Lazzara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mousasi counters with a head kick.
Oh Mousasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mousasi.
Mousasi seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mousasi throws a right hand that Lazzara ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazzara also avoids with ease.
Lazzara misses with a double jab

and Mousasi counters with a single leg into guard. Lazzara didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi is stalling in the full guard.
Lazzara has control of Mousasi's left arm, preventing Mousasi from doing any damage.
Lazzara trying to keep a closed guard but Mousasi is proving a slippery customer.
Mousasi 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 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.
Lazzara seems keen to control Mousasi's posture.
Lazzara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mousasi controls the pace.
Mousasi tries to stand but Lazzara is controlling from the bottom.

Lazzara uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi looks for a takedown but Lazzara sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Mousasi.
Mousasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Lazzara avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lazzara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mousasi. That one must have hurt.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazzara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lazzara lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Mousasi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lazzara.
Mousasi sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lazzara to the ground! Mousasi dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mousasi controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Mousasi stands up from mount. Strange move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazzara counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.
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 Alistair Mousasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Lazzara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mousasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mousasi scores with a nice body kick.
Mousasi lands with an overhand left.
Mousasi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mousasi showed some decent athleticism there.
Mousasi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Mousasi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lazzara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mousasi is keen to just control but Lazzara is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazzara is trying to control but can't.
Mousasi stalling.
Lazzara is trying to escape back to his feet but Mousasi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lazzara being controlled for a moment.
Lazzara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mousasi decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Lazzara looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Mousasi misses with a kick to the body.
Lazzara blocks a head kick by Mousasi.
Lazzara scores with a hook.
Mousasi fakes the leg kick and cracks Lazzara in the body.
No luck for Mousasi with that takedown attempt.
Lazzara throws a leg kick
and Mousasi counters with a head kick. That will keep Lazzara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mousasi throws a front kick that sends Lazzara stumbling back into the cage.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
Lazzara lands a nice shot that snaps Mousasi's head back.
Lazzara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mousasi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lazzara is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lazzara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lazzara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mousasi can pounce on him.
Mousasi knocks Lazzara to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Mousasi controls the position.

Mousasi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mousasi dodges the punch combination from Lazzara.
Mousasi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mousasi throws a head kick that Lazzara semi-blocks.
Mousasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lazzara's calf.
Mousasi chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzara throws a lazy right hand but Mousasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lazzara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mousasi as he jumps to the side.
Mousasi lands an overhand right.
Mousasi misses with the combination.
Mousasi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lazzara's head.
Lazzara lands with a nice combination. Mousasi backs away looking to recover.
Mousasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Mousasi scores with a four punch combination!
Adam Lazzara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazzara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mousasi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Lazzara shows good takedown defense.
Alistair Mousasi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazzara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazzara tries to sprawl out of it but Mousasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazzara 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 Alistair Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazzara avoids the head kick by Mousasi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mousasi 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 Roberts scores the fight for Alistair Mousasi!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Alistair Mousasi!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Alistair Mousasi!

Alistair Mousasi wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Balducci
vs
Cullen

196 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Balducci!
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, Isaac Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balducci connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cullen tumbling to the canvas! Balducci pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cullen was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nino Balducci!

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13%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen D-Block ft. OJ Da Juiceman - Show Em as his entrance music. Melvin Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juan Diaz's chin.

Diaz
vs
Williams

177 cm
22
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams with a jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams is looking to clinch.

Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Williams pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz stands up.

Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Williams pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Melvin Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!

Diaz working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Williams turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Diaz off and cradles Williams's limp body as Diaz celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Juan Diaz!

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RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murata Shougo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shock N Awe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N Awe has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Shougo
vs
N Awe

171 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Elite Nutrition Supplements
XXX Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murata Shougo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shock N Awe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shougo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Shougo takes the fight into the clinch.
N Awe can't break the clinch.
N Awe has had enough of the clinch but Shougo keeps him there for the moment.
N Awe is trying to break free.

N Awe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
N Awe fails to land with a series of punches.
Shougo shoots for a takedown but N Awe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
N Awe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
N Awe drops Shougo with a left right combo! N Awe follows him down to the ground into side control.

Shougo is rocked!

It looks like Murata Shougo has been cut.
Shougo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but N Awe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oh Shougo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N Awe controlling the position easily from mount.
Shougo working to try and regain half guard.
Shougo seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shougo tries to lock up and control but N Awe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shougo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
N Awe looking to control but Shougo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shougo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
N Awe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shougo is trying desperately to improve position.
Shougo tries to lock up and control but N Awe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shougo tries to reverse the position but N Awe maintains control.

N Awe stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shougo is breathing heavily.
Shougo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
N Awe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shougo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Awe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
N Awe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shougo at a distance.
Shougo walks straight into a right hand from N Awe - that's dropped him! N Awe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shougo from any more punishment! Shougo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shock N Awe!
Shock N Awe is the new lightweight champion!