VFC 6: Mills vs. Johnson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickalaus Beelzebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Puzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beelzebub comes into the arena with The Devil Went Down to Georgia blaring out of the sound system. Jason Puzzle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beelzebub
vs
Puzzle

184 cm
18
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nickalaus Beelzebub!
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, Jason Puzzle!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzzle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puzzle misses with the combination.
Jason Puzzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beelzebub scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puzzle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beelzebub wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puzzle dodges the ground and pound from Beelzebub.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beelzebub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puzzle keeps working.
Puzzle gets back to half guard.
Beelzebub thows a huge punch but Puzzle dodges it nicely.
Puzzle tries to get to full guard but Beelzebub has control of the leg.
Beelzebub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puzzle keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Puzzle.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Puzzle! Beelzebub is backing up but he can't get away as Puzzle lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Beelzebub and ends the fight. Great knockout.

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

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Fillipo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leviathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Fillipo
vs
Jones

203 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathew Fillipo!
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, Leviathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones instigates a clinch.
Fillipo is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fillipo is trying to break free.
Fillipo tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fillipo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Fillipo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fillipo can't get the takedown.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Fillipo tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fillipo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fillipo shoots in but no luck this time.
Fillipo is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!

Jones pushes Fillipo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a right hand.

Fillipo has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fillipo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Fillipo dives into Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jones drops Fillipo with a left right combo! Jones follows him down to the ground into side control.

Fillipo is rocked!

It looks like Mathew Fillipo has been cut.
Fillipo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Fillipo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jones stands up.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Fillipo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Fillipo falls to his knees and Jones doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leviathan Jones!

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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 Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome McCool had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McCool
vs
Daniels

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Daniels rushes McCool and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
McCool tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually McCool drops back down to his feet.
McCool on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.

Daniels drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCool wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.

Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCool is stalling in the full guard.
Daniels keeping full guard, as McCool tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCool won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing McCool from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Daniels tries to clinch but McCool is having none of it.
McCool drops Daniels with a right and a left! McCool comes rushing in but Daniels regains his composure and manages to keep McCool in guard.

Daniels is rocked!

McCool avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daniels is still in real trouble! Can McCool finish him?
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but McCool is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCool wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
McCool is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Daniels is working an open guard so McCool takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCool swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels cracks the inside of McCool's front leg.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCool throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McCool closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!

McCool swings around for an armbar but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCool's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Daniels is fighting to break McCool's control of his arms but McCool is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
McCool passes Daniels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCool sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daniels tries to roll over but McCool keeps him under control.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
Daniels gets full guard.
McCool wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daniels 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.
Daniels is controlling McCool's posture.

Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCool is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing McCool from controlling successfully.
McCool preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome McCool dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daniels showed some decent athleticism there.
McCool is trying to control but can't.
McCool wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
McCool makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCool.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCool is keeping the position for now.
McCool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels wants to control from the top but McCool keeps moving.
McCool looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daniels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool is trying to control but can't.

McCool looking for submissions off his back.
McCool has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
McCool tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels throws a right hand that McCool ducks under and follows up with a left that McCool also avoids with ease.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with an inside leg kick.
Daniels tries to clinch but McCool moves out of range.
McCool tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily

and Daniels counters by clinching up.
McCool tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome McCool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.

McCool successfully pulls guard.
McCool looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCool has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.

McCool pushes Daniels off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McCool misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McCool shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daniels's guard.
McCool forces his way into half guard.
McCool prevents Daniels from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool is trying to control the action in half guard but Daniels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daniels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daniels trying to control the position.
McCool is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCool looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daniels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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.
McCool looking to control.
Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Daniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCool is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McCool looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCool wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCool paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jerome McCool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCool has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCool is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Daniel Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCool throws a body kick that misses.
McCool shoots and misses

and Daniels 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.

Daniel Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McCool throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
McCool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
McCool is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCool can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome McCool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCool tries to pull guard but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but McCool blocks with his arms.
Daniels lands a knee to the body.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but McCool avoids the damage to the body.
McCool tries to pull guard but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCool blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but McCool avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCool jumps guard but Daniels stands there with McCool around his waist. McCool gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped McCool in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCool blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCool lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

McCool ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCool no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCool has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
McCool is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Daniels slips nicely into half guard.
Daniels wants to control but McCool is keeping him busy.
McCool trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
McCool wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCool is looking to escape.
McCool wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels controlling the pace for now.

Daniels is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McCool is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Daniels!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jackson
vs
Balboa

195 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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

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, Quinton Jackson!
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, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.

Balboa moves into the clinch.

Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Balboa rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
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!
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson tries to clinch but Balboa moves away
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1-2. Balboa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Balboa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson wants to control the action here but instead Balboa manages to pass to full mount!
Balboa controlling from mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Balboa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Balboa controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets back to half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Balboa counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Balboa lands with a right and another and another! Jackson is in big trouble! Balboa lands again and this time it's lights out for Jackson! A quality knockout there for Balboa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgemeister kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa. Morris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Kids Aren't Alright - The Offspring. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Burgemeister
vs
Morris

179 cm
21
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Forbidden Apple

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
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, Rocky Morris!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris slips a jab from Burgemeister.

Morris shoots in and bounces Burgemeister off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morris passes Burgemeister's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burgemeister wants to get back to his feet.
Morris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burgemeister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morris is tying to control. Burgemeister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Burgemeister is defending well.
Morris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgemeister looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgemeister swivels and escapes.
Burgemeister is looking to chop away at Morris's legs.
Daniel Burgemeister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgemeister lands with a right that hurts Morris. Morris looks to clinch but Burgemeister throws a short knee that drops Morris. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Daniel Burgemeister!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIKE TYSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hickson Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TYSON comes to the cage accompanied by FUCKING KNOCK YOU OUT. Hickson Ray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

TYSON
vs
Ray

185 cm
18
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
231 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, MIKE TYSON!
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, Hickson Ray!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Hickson Ray has been cut.
TYSON wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
TYSON will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TYSON really is a fat lump.

Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
TYSON is breathing heavily.

Ray is trying to work for a kimura but TYSON is defending well.
TYSON is looking to improve his position.

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

Ray 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. TYSON tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hickson Ray!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pushing YourLuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steak
vs
YourLuck

195 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Advantage XXX nutrition
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Steak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pushing YourLuck!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steak seems to be stalking YourLuck here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! YourLuck drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

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

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
13%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills's entrance music is FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES - Deth Kult Social Club. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Mamma Said Knock You Out. Ronald Mills has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mills
vs
Johnson

183 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Mills!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mills misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mills tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.

Mills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mills is keeping the position for now.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Mills is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson looks gassed!

Mills sneaks out the side door and pushes Johnson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Mills moves into the clinch.
Mills scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Mills.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson can't break the clinch.

Johnson jumps guard and drags Mills to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mills can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working for a triangle but Mills defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mills can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mills doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mills manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mills would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
Mills looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mills holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mills is keeping busy.

Johnson looking to break Mills's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mills remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mills defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Johnson working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mills defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Johnson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mills is defending well but eventually Johnson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mills has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinton Johnson!
Quinton Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!