ECF 4: Contendership PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel the Luchador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

the Luchador
vs
Welsh

178 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel the Luchador!
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, Chris Welsh !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Luchador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Welsh but Welsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the Luchador fails to land the takedown.

Welsh gets caught flat footed, as the Luchador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Welsh wants to sweep here but the Luchador controlling him for the moment.
the Luchador wants to pass the guard but Welsh is keeping the position.

the Luchador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
the Luchador wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
Welsh wants to sweep but no luck.
the Luchador trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
the Luchador is fighting to break Welsh 's control of his arms but Welsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
the Luchador wants to pass the guard but Welsh is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

the Luchador gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to buck the Luchador off.

Welsh throws the Luchador to one side and escapes!
Welsh lands a two punch combo.
the Luchador has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel the Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Luchador is breathing heavily.
No luck for the Luchador with that takedown attempt.
Welsh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the Luchador looks to land a right hand but Welsh moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Welsh .
Left hook, right uppercut from Welsh .
the Luchador fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by Welsh .
Welsh throws a head kick that misses.
the Luchador shoots for a double leg takedown but Welsh sprawls well. He's pushed the Luchador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Welsh feints and as the Luchador raises his hands in defense, Welsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the Luchador looking for a sweep. Not yet the Luchador, not yet.
the Luchador is trying to keep Welsh in close.

the Luchador working for a triangle but Welsh defends it easily.

the Luchador looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Welsh has picked the Luchador up and slammed him! the Luchador can't keep hold of the triangle and Welsh manages to pass to side control!
the Luchador tries to bench press Welsh off him but Welsh keeps the position.
the Luchador can't do much from the bottom here.
the Luchador is trying to improve his position.
the Luchador is working hard here to advance position.
the Luchador gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Luchador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Welsh .
the Luchador is not content to let Welsh control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Welsh throws a sloppy head kick and the Luchador moves out of range easily.
Welsh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Welsh .

the Luchador fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Welsh sprawls well initially but the Luchador persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Welsh is looking to improve his position.
Welsh trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh tries to kick the Luchador off but the Luchador keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Welsh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
the Luchador is thwarting Welsh 's attempts to control the position.

the Luchador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Welsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time the Luchador.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Welsh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Welsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in the Luchador's guard.
the Luchador looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welsh is one step ahead there.
the Luchador keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.

the Luchador is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

the Luchador looking for a guillotine here but Welsh defends easily.

the Luchador looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Welsh 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.

the Luchador feints and as Welsh raises his hands in defense, the Luchador changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Welsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Welsh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but the Luchador puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
the Luchador trying to pass the guard but Welsh defending well.

the Luchador seems to be working for a kimura but Welsh defends the submission attempt.
Welsh tries to get to full guard but the Luchador has control of the leg.

the Luchador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welsh is trying to stand back up but the Luchador is controlling him

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.
Welsh shoots and misses

and the Luchador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Welsh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
the Luchador on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if the Luchador tries to get out of the position.
the Luchador is staying active underneath Welsh , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

the Luchador actively working from the bottom here.
Welsh prevents the Luchador from improving his position.
Welsh lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welsh connects with a nice short shot to the Luchador's temple.
Welsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. the Luchador defending well though.
Miguel the Luchador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Welsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Welsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and the Luchador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
the Luchador is looking to advance position but Welsh won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel the Luchador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine Man told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Base
vs
Man

180 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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, Rob Base!
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, Machine Man!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Man pushing down on Base's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man works his foot free and advances to mount.
Base keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Man looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Man takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Man looks gassed!
Man is trying to stick to Base's back but Base is turning into Man. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Man's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Base.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Base stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Base!

Man moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Base has worked his arm free - good work by Base!
Base pushes Man away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Man gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Base is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Man is looking for a kimura but Base is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Base is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Base avoid being mounted?
Base is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man moves into full mount! Base won't be happy about that!

Man jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Base manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Base is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Base tries to hold on but Man postures up.

Man is working for a guillotine from mount but Base frees his head quite easily.
Base is in all sorts of trouble here.
Base wants to try and get back to his feet.
Base could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Base is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Base is controlling an arm, preventing Man from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Base is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Man is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Base can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Base is desperately trying to improve his position but Man has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Base circles away.
Base throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Base tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Base manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Base misses with a few strikes there.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob Base is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Base tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Base connects with a nice looking jab.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Base attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Base tries a head kick but it misses.
Base lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Base throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Base circles away.
Man is breathing heavily.
Base moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Base.
Base misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Base.

Man is rocked!
Base dances in with a quick combination. Man is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Base snaps Man's head back. Man stumbles backwards against the cage. Base steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Man's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Man just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Base!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fist Maloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darryl Ray will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Maloy
vs
Ray

170 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fist Maloy!
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, Darryl Ray!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maloy.
Ray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ray throws a series of punches but Maloy moves out of range.

Maloy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maloy lands in his opponent's guard.
Maloy is stalling in the full guard.
Ray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maloy is controlling him.

Ray uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloy stuffs the takedown.
Ray tries to bum rush Maloy with a series of wild strikes but Maloy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray looks gassed!

Maloy clinches up with Ray and pushes him back against the cage.
Maloy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Maloy has hold of one of Ray's legs. Ray is fighting the takedown attempt but Maloy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maloy content to stall in guard here.
Maloy stands and throws Ray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maloy just content to control the position.

Maloy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maloy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maloy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maloy wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Ray is trying to buck Maloy off.
Ray tries to buck Maloy off but Maloy is having none of it.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet.
Maloy has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ray tries to buck Maloy off but he can't manage it.
Maloy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ray is desperately trying to improve his position but Maloy has a good base and remains in mount.
Maloy landing punches.
Ray is desperately trying to improve his position but Maloy has a good base and remains in mount.
Ray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Ray bucks Maloy off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Maloy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray tries for a takedown but Maloy circles away easily

and Maloy counters with a single leg into guard. Ray didn't expect that.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maloy slips nicely into half guard.
Maloy wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Maloy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maloy trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away.
Maloy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Maloy throws out a loose jab but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.

Maloy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ray moves into full guard.
Maloy chips away with some ground and pound.

Maloy drops back looking for a leg! Ray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ray manages to kick Maloy off! Maloy jumps back into Ray's guard.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Maloy from controlling successfully.
Maloy stops Ray from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray wants to get back to his feet but Maloy passes into half guard.
Ray is trying to stand up here but Maloy is controlling him well.
Ray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Maloy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ray is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maloy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
Ray takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maloy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maloy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ray pushes Maloy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maloy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Ray bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fist Maloy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maloy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maloy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maloy shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
Fist Maloy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray tries to bum rush Maloy with a series of wild strikes but Maloy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray lunges at Maloy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maloy's hand.
Maloy missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Maloy counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Maloy moves out of range easily.

Maloy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maloy showed some decent athleticism there.
Ray pushes Maloy off looking to stand but Maloy dives back in and keeps control.
Ray is trying to escape back to his feet but Maloy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
Ray manages to get back to half guard.
Maloy wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
Ray is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloy wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maloy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
Maloy won't allow Ray to get back to his feet.
Ray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maloy dives into side control.

Maloy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ray gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 Fist Maloy will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maloy.
Ray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maloy.
Maloy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maloy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maloy throws a leg kick but Ray moved away.
Maloy is looking to clinch but Ray is avoiding it.
A choreographed right hand from Maloy misses the target.
Ray misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
Maloy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ray counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maloy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ray wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maloy wants to control but Ray has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ray tries to kick Maloy off but Maloy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maloy is tying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ray is trying to stand back up but Maloy is controlling him
Ray tries to kick Maloy off in order to stand up. Maloy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray tries to escape but Maloy is in control.
Maloy looks up at the clock and then as Ray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maloy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maloy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maloy trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
Maloy is putting a hurting on Ray here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ray wants to get back to his feet but Maloy drags him back down.
Maloy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ray gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
You get the feeling that Ray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maloy controlling from the full mount.
Ray throwing hammer fists to the chest of Maloy. What's that going to do exactly?
Ray squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Ray bucks Maloy off and manages to get back to his feet!
Maloy moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloy checks a low kick from Ray.
Maloy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ray.
Ray throws a left and a right that both miss

and Maloy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ray's guard now.
Ray trying to keep a closed guard but Maloy is proving a slippery customer.

Maloy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ray lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Maloy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maloy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Maloy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maloy is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maloy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray is trying to stand up.
Darryl Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fist Maloy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray tries to buck Maloy off but Maloy takes his back!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fist Maloy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brash Tootin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson McGruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tootin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is I wanna chill. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tootin
vs
McGruder

190 cm
22
243 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Brash Tootin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson McGruder!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tootin scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tootin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tootin lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGruder will feel that in the morning.
McGruder misses with the combination.
Tootin takes a swing at McGruder's ribcage but misses.
McGruder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tootin forces McGruder back against the cage and clinches.
Tootin connects with a knee to the head.

Tootin jumps guard.

McGruder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tootin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGruder!

Tootin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McGruder is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McGruder flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tootin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McGruder and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tootin slips an arm under McGruder chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tootin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tootin is squeezing on McGruder like an anaconda would it's prey. McGruder fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brash Tootin!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Gokudera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayato Gokudera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Lewis's chin.

Lewis
vs
Gokudera

185 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayato Gokudera!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis keeps control of Gokudera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gokudera jumps guard and drags Lewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gokudera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gokudera is tightening it up a little... Lewis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lewis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lewis taps out! nice BJJ there by Gokudera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hayato Gokudera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "99 Problems" by Jay-Z. 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.

Kennedy
vs
Byrd

190 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality $20 Sale!

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Kennedy!
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, Mario Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byrd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.

Byrd lands a takedown into guard.
Byrd wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.

Byrd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kennedy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Byrd has Kennedy in his guard.
Byrd has a closed guard, preventing Kennedy from standing up.
Kennedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Byrd to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kennedy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Byrd pulls down on the head and he's put Kennedy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Byrd!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Morrison
vs
Wilder

188 cm
22
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Malicious Intent Fight Gear
Firebird Designs

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Morrison!
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, Dom Wilder!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison lands a head shot.

It looks like Dom Wilder has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Morrison. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.

Morrison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Morrison is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison is pressing down on Wilder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilder is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison stands and throws Wilder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Morrison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Morrison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Morrison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Morrison pushes down on Wilder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.

Wilder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Wilder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Morrison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Morrison advances to half guard.
Wilder tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.

Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Wilder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morrison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrison stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Morrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.

Morrison gets a takedown into half guard.
Morrison uses his free foot to push down on Wilder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wilder.
Wilder is looking to improve his position but Morrison isn't that keen on the idea.

Morrison is working for a guillotine from mount but Wilder frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison prevents Wilder from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder gets back to half guard.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Morrison is looking for a kimura but Wilder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison pushing down on Wilder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilder defends it well.

Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morrison is looking for a kimura here.

Wilder actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Morrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Wilder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Wilder is trying to get back to half guard.

Morrison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilder is looking to reverse the position.

Morrison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilder regains half guard.

Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Wilder defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilder looking for submissions off his back.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder manages to get to full guard.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.

Wilder is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Morrison pushes down on Wilder's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilder looking for submissions off his back.

Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.

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

Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Morrison is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilder is looking for a kimura but Morrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilder to get the leverage.

Wilder wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilder!

Morrison has hold of Wilder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wilder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Morrison wants to finish this one by submission but Wilder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morrison.

Morrison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilder prevents Morrison from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dom Wilder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Morrison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Morrison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilder sneaks back into half guard.

Morrison is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilder looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Morrison advances position into side control!

Morrison tries for a kimura but Wilder is defending well.
Morrison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wilder manages to get back to half guard.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it.

Morrison 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.

Morrison is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilder is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wilder is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilder!
Morrison prevents Wilder from getting the reversal.
Morrison takes Wilder's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wilder is in trouble.
Wilder is really stuck here.

Morrison working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wilder is doing well to defend. Morrison seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wilder is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashley Morrison!