APF 1 - Destiny PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Massive Attack - One thought at a time. A fine choice. Rocky Putzillini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Scott
vs
Putzillini

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

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, James Scott!
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 Putzillini!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putzillini paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Putzillini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Putzillini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott won't allow Putzillini to get back to his feet.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Putzillini.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putzillini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott advances position into side control!
Scott looking to control but instead Putzillini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Scott prevents Putzillini from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putzillini tries to kick Scott off in order to stand up. Scott Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Scott throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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.
Scott tries to score with some ground and pound. Putzillini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putzillini keeps working.
Scott tries to move to full mount but Putzillini actually manages to regain half guard.
Putzillini is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Putzillini, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Putzillini against the cage but Putzillini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Putzillini fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Putzillini.
Rocky Putzillini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putzillini fails to land with a series of punches.
Putzillini throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Putzillini misses with the combination.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Putzillini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Putzillini throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Putzillini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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.
Putzillini fails to land with a series of punches.
Putzillini looks gassed!
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Putzillini misses with a few strikes there.
Putzillini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Putzillini!
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Putzillini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott looks to land a strike but Putzillini avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Putzillini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is really struggling to control Putzillini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott stays in close to Putzillini's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Scott just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Putzillini keeps the fight on the outside.

Putzillini gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putzillini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott prevents Putzillini from improving his position.
Scott is looking to advance position but Putzillini won't allow it.
Scott uses his free foot to push down on Putzillini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Putzillini.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini slips a leg in and gets back to 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. Scott connects with a nice short shot to Putzillini's temple.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Putzillini defends it.
Putzillini trying to control from the bottom.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Putzillini is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott wants to take a breather but Putzillini is having none of it.
Scott is stalling here. Putzillini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scott seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Putzillini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putzillini as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Scott looks for a takedown but Putzillini sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Putzillini.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Putzillini tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Putzillini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Putzillini misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putzillini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.

Putzillini gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Putzillini is working from the bottom.
Putzillini controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Putzillini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Putzillini is retaining full guard.
Scott wants to control from the top but Putzillini keeps moving.
Rocky Putzillini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putzillini swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Putzillini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott won't allow Putzillini to get back to his feet.
Putzillini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Putzillini is retaining full guard.
Putzillini wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scott postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott stops Putzillini from standing up.
Putzillini managing to control the position.
James Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Putzillini misses the target.
James Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Putzillini, pushing him back against the cage.
Putzillini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putzillini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putzillini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Putzillini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georg Bjarnfredarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bjarnfredarson
vs
Sweet

175 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Bjarnfredarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Sweet!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet looks for a takedown but Bjarnfredarson sprawls well.
Sweet tries to clinch up.
Bjarnfredarson is looking to clinch but Sweet is avoiding it.
Bjarnfredarson tries for a takedown but Sweet circles away easily

and Sweet counters by clinching up.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Bjarnfredarson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sweet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Sweet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Bjarnfredarson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweet pushes Bjarnfredarson off looking to stand but Bjarnfredarson dives back in and keeps control.
Bjarnfredarson is looking to take a break and control but Sweet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
Bjarnfredarson prevents Sweet from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control the pace.
Bjarnfredarson stalling away here and it's allowed Sweet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bjarnfredarson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control but Sweet is working from the bottom.

Sweet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bjarnfredarson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sweet.

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.
Sweet keeping his opponent close.
Bjarnfredarson is staying tight to Sweet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sweet is trying to buck Bjarnfredarson off.
Bjarnfredarson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sweet is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson working away.
Sweet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjarnfredarson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sweet is working for a kimura but Bjarnfredarson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sweet is tying to control. Bjarnfredarson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sweet looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Bjarnfredarson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bjarnfredarson wants to control but Sweet is keeping him busy.
Sweet trying to control here.
Sweet tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sweet wants to stand but Bjarnfredarson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bjarnfredarson with a poor takedown

and Sweet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sweet missing with knees to the body.
Bjarnfredarson blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.

Bjarnfredarson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bjarnfredarson manages to end up in side control.
Sweet tries to buck Bjarnfredarson off but Bjarnfredarson is having none of it.
Sweet prevents Bjarnfredarson from improving position.
Sweet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bjarnfredarson taking some punishment here, with Sweet in his half guard.
Sweet is looking to take a break and control but Bjarnfredarson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjarnfredarson wants to control but Sweet is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sweet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sweet gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Sweet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjarnfredarson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sweet tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjarnfredarson avoids the damage to the body.
Sweet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Sweet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bjarnfredarson regains guard.
Sweet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bjarnfredarson's guard.
Bjarnfredarson keeping moving, preventing Sweet from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjarnfredarson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sweet is now in half guard.
Bjarnfredarson is trying to maintain the position but Sweet is very close to passing his half guard.
Sweet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjarnfredarson keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bjarnfredarson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bjarnfredarson prevents Sweet from improving his position.
Bjarnfredarson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sweet keeps working.
Sweet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sweet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweet 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.
Sweet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjarnfredarson passes Sweet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Sweet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sweet feints and as Bjarnfredarson raises his hands in defense, Sweet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweet wants to stand but Bjarnfredarson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sweet trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjarnfredarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweet postures up in Bjarnfredarson's guard and throws a big left but Bjarnfredarson blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweet wants to control from the top but Bjarnfredarson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson is trying to control the position but Sweet postures up.
Bjarnfredarson keeping moving, preventing Sweet from controlling successfully.
Sweet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sweet scores with a leg kick.

Sweet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sweet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjarnfredarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimmy Sweet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjarnfredarson is trying to keep Sweet in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet is looking to stand up but Bjarnfredarson won't let him.
Sweet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bjarnfredarson is looking for a triangle here but Sweet uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sweet misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sweet working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Sweet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sweet wants to control but Bjarnfredarson is keeping him busy.
Sweet wants to stand but Bjarnfredarson has his arm trapped.

That's four 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.
Bjarnfredarson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sweet is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjarnfredarson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjarnfredarson has a hand on Sweet's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sweet takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sweet tries to control but Bjarnfredarson wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjarnfredarson working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Sweet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sweet 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Sweet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petrol Huffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Huffer
vs
McCarthy

175 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petrol Huffer!
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, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huffer smiles and moves away.
Huffer misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Huffer misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Huffer avoids them all with ease.
Huffer misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer throws a combination that misses

and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huffer wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Huffer is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy 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.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huffer is proving hard to escape from.
McCarthy won't allow Huffer to get back to his feet.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy looks gassed!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Huffer holds him up against the cage and eventually McCarthy drops back down to his feet.

McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy has a takedown stuffed.
Petrol Huffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McCarthy.

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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Huffer.

It looks like Ryan McCarthy has been cut.
Huffer avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huffer pinned against the cage. Huffer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huffer tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huffer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Huffer is having none of it.
Huffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huffer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huffer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Huffer sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrol Huffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Huffer takes the fight into the clinch.
Huffer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Huffer.
Huffer tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Huffer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Huffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huffer.
McCarthy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Huffer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Huffer as McCarthy shoots in.
Huffer closes the distance but McCarthy moves to the side

and McCarthy counters by clinching up.
McCarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Huffer avoids the damage to the body.

McCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Huffer can't fight it off and eventually McCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Huffer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Huffer keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents Huffer from getting back to his feet.
McCarthy trying to control but Huffer is working from the bottom.
McCarthy won't allow Huffer to get back to his feet.
McCarthy stands and throws Huffer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huffer is pushing McCarthy's head away, looking to escape. McCarthy manages to hold on to the position though.

McCarthy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petrol Huffer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Huffer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huffer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huffer counters with a two punch combo.

Huffer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
Huffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarthy prevents Huffer from breaking the clinch.
McCarthy tries a knee to the head but Huffer blocks it.
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Huffer won't allow it.

McCarthy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCarthy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huffer wanted to stand there but McCarthy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Huffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huffer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Huffer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Huffer tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huffer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huffer tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy connects with a high kick.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huffer circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Huffer is working from the bottom.
Huffer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Huffer to his feet.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Huffer circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffer fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huffer as he jumps to the side.
Petrol Huffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McCarthy.
Huffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huffer's waist but Huffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
A lazy left from Huffer finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huffer, as that shot connected.
McCarthy misses with a combination
and Huffer counters with a right hand to the body.
Huffer swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huffer.

McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Huffer wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Huffer has wrist control.
Huffer wants to get back to his feet but McCarthy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Huffer is retaining full guard.
Huffer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Huffer keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Huffer wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huffer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huffer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

McCarthy decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Huffer instigates a clinch.
McCarthy looking to throw knees to the head but Huffer is blocking nicely.
Huffer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huffer blocks it with crossed arms.
Huffer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Huffer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huffer is trying to break free.
Huffer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
Huffer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huffer is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
Huffer works on McCarthy's body with a couple of short punches.
Huffer can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a knee to the body.

McCarthy gets a trip takedown into half guard.

McCarthy is working for a kimura but Huffer is defending it quite comfortably.
Huffer wants to stand back up but McCarthy manages to pass into side control.

McCarthy tries for a kimura but Huffer is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffer is pushing McCarthy's head away, looking to escape. McCarthy manages to hold on to the position though.
Huffer is not content to let McCarthy control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Huffer sprawls well.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Huffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrol Huffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan McCarthy.
Huffer scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy closes the distance but Huffer moves to the side
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Huffer.
Huffer managing to block the knees to the body from McCarthy.
Huffer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCarthy with a knee to the head.
Huffer has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
Huffer tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Huffer prevents a takedown attempt there.

McCarthy has hold of one of Huffer's legs. Huffer is fighting the takedown attempt but McCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Huffer keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Huffer won't let him.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Huffer, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huffer slips under a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
Huffer throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy closes the distance but Huffer moves to the side
and Huffer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Huffer.

McCarthy forces Huffer back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huffer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huffer wants to stall.
McCarthy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Huffer prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avery Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lewis
vs
Hoon

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avery 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, Paul Hoon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoon tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Avery Lewis has been cut.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoon defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Donk. Hoon catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hoon.
A shot to the body from Lewis misses
and Hoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Hoon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Hoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Hoon.
Hoon scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hoon defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoon.
Hoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Hoon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Avery Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lewis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoon throws a one two combo.
Hoon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Lewis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoon scores with a four punch combination!
Lewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoon.
Lewis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Hoon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Hoon counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a body shot
and Hoon counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Hoon to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoon blocks a jab.
Hoon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Avery Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Hoon cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoon lands a body shot.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hoon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avery Lewis'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.

Hoon throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Avery Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Hoon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoon.
Hoon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hoon works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Hoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Hoon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoon.
Hoon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Lewis is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lewis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Avery Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoon walks into a jab.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Paul Hoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Hoon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis wants to clinch but Hoon slips to the side
letting Hoon counter with a right hand.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hoon counter with a right hand.
Hoon scores with a punch to the head.
Hoon scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoon connects with a looping right hand.
Hoon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A right-left combo lands from Hoon.
Nice defenses there by Hoon.
Hoon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Hoon counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Hoon to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoon ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoon scores with a four punch combination!

Jeez, Avery Lewis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hoon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Hoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoon.
Lewis misses with a jab to the body
and Hoon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Avery Lewis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Hoon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wayne
vs
Vaughn

184 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Alpha-Omega

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wayne!
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, Viktor Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.

Vaughn has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.

Wayne manages to break the clinch.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
James Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vaughn, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wayne.
Wayne dodges an elbow strike from Vaughn.
The referee calls for Wayne to work.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Vaughn is controlling the position.
Wayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wayne breaks the clinch.
Wayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Wayne moves away

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

Wayne gets to his feet - Vaughn follows without any prompting.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn darts in trying to clinch
and Wayne counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaughn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wayne counters with a nice leg kick.
Vaughn looks gassed!
Wayne throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne swings for the body but Vaughn moves out of range.

Wayne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!
Wayne controlling from the full mount.
Vaughn tries to hold on but Wayne postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is bucking up trying to escape but Wayne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wayne with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to reverse the position but Wayne maintains control.
Wayne lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vaughn hang on?
Vaughn tries to reverse the position but Wayne maintains control.
Wayne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a heavy elbow.
Wayne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vaughn's face.
Wayne loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Vaughn scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Wayne land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Wayne stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Wayne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Raters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Monster as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Raters
vs
Jones

185 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Raters!
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, Alec Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Raters turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raters manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Raters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones misses with a strike from the bottom.
Raters scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones struggling a bit here.
Raters in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Raters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Raters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones looks gassed!
Raters throwing strikes but missing, from 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.
Raters is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Raters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raters is chipping away with strikes.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Raters landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Jones is rocked!
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Raters finish him?
A big shot lands for Raters! That's hurt Jones! Will he recover? Raters fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Raters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Chapron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapron comes to the cage accompanied by Aphex Twin - Melodies from Mars 10. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chapron
vs
Sav

196 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BC FightWear
Renegade Extreme 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Chapron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sav!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sav drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sav wants to pass the guard but Chapron is keeping the position.

Sav drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chapron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sav has Chapron in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sav 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.

Sav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapron tries to stand but Sav is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapron tries to stand but Sav is controlling from the bottom.

Sav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapron.
Chapron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapron.
Chapron tries to stand but Sav is controlling from the bottom.
Chapron wants to control from the top but Sav keeps moving.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Chapron darts in and clinches Sav up against the cage.
Sav fails to pull guard.
Chapron gets underhooks to prevent Sav's takedown attempt.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcel Chapron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sav.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.
Chapron gets underhooks to prevent Sav's takedown attempt.
Sav looks gassed!
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.

It looks like Joe Sav has been cut.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Chapron landing knees to the body.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sav letting Chapron take a breather here.
Chapron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Chapron lands an elbow inside.
Chapron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Chapron lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chapron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chapron lands a nice knee to the body.
Chapron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chapron lands a knee to the body.
Chapron lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapron gets underhooks to prevent Sav's takedown attempt.
Chapron lands an elbow inside that Sav shrugs off.
Chapron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Chapron is looking to control Sav's arms but Sav gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chapron has his back to the cage.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Sav being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Sav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chapron lands an elbow that stopped Sav in his tracks for a moment.
Chapron lands a nice elbow.
Chapron scores with a knee to the head.
Chapron crunches a lovely knee into Sav's ribcage.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Chapron.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sav is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chapron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chapron lands an elbow that stopped Sav in his tracks for a moment.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Chapron using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chapron lands a damaging elbow.
Chapron lands a nice elbow.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sav jumps guard but Chapron stands there with Sav around his waist. Sav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapron tries to land knees in the clinch but Sav avoids the damage to the body.

Sav gets control of Chapron's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sav will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Sav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chapron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chapron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chapron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chapron gets to his feet - Sav follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Chapron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sav's cut.
That's time! Chapron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chapron lands a high kick!
Chapron connects with a solid leg kick.
Sav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapron's waist but Chapron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sav off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sav shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapron tries to sprawl out of it but Sav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sav takes a step back to recover.
Chapron scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Chapron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapron scores with a body shot.

Chapron clinches up against the cage.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chapron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chapron lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapron lands an elbow inside that Sav shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcel Chapron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sav.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapron lands an elbow inside that Sav shrugs off.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Chapron lands a nice knee to the body.
Sav is trying to drag Chapron to the mat but Chapron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chapron pushes Sav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chapron smiles and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Chapron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chapron cracks the inside of Sav's front leg.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sav throws a right and a left that both miss.

Chapron clinches.
Chapron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Chapron lands an elbow inside.
Chapron tries to land knees in the clinch but Sav avoids the damage to the body.
Sav jumps guard but Chapron stands there with Sav around his waist. Sav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Chapron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sav moves out of range of the body kick from Chapron.
Chapron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chapron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chapron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chapron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sav closes the distance and clinches up with Chapron, looking for a takedown. Sav pushes Chapron against the cage but Chapron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sav shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapron fails to land with a series of punches.
Sav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapron throws a sloppy head kick and Sav moves out of range easily.

Chapron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chapron missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chapron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sav is trying to drag Chapron to the mat but Chapron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sav tries to pull guard but Chapron holds him up against the cage and eventually Sav drops back down to his feet.
Marcel Chapron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chapron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chapron lands an elbow that stopped Sav in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chapron.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapron has him pressed against the cage.
Sav can't get the takedown.
Chapron trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Chapron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chapron smiles and moves away.
Chapron stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapron lands with a nice body kick.
Chapron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marcel Chapron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapron throws a wild body kick that Sav sees coming a mile off.
Chapron tries to clinch up.
Chapron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcel Chapron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapron but Chapron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sav has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chapron.
Chapron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sav tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sav misses with a takedown attempt - Chapron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapron thuds his shin into the meat of Sav's side.
Sav tries to clinch but Chapron moves out of range.
Sav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapron's waist but Chapron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sav off to one side.
Sav takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Chapron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sav'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chapron is looking to land body kicks.
Sav fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sav keeps the fight on the outside.
Sav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapron feints and then cracks Sav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sav down.
Chapron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chapron throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chapron!

Chapron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chapron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chapron lands a nice knee to the body.
Sav wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcel Chapron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sav.
Chapron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sav can do to turn this around?
Chapron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapron stalling in the clinch but Sav improves position.

Sav turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sav manages to end up in side control.

Sav looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sav has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chapron is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sav yanks on the arm and Chapron is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sav.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Sav!

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Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Ashworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Steele
vs
Ashworth

170 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Ashworth!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele tries to clinch there but Ashworth circles away.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele tries to clinch but Ashworth is having none of it.
Steele wants to clinch up but Ashworth keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ashworth throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ashworth drives through and clinches with Steele against the cage.

Ashworth lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ashworth is nestled in close to Steele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Steele moves into full guard.
Ashworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Steele is working an open guard so Ashworth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele wants to clinch

and Ashworth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ashworth.
Ashworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.

Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Ashworth advances position into side control!
Ashworth is putting a hurting on Steele here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steele being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ashworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ashworth cracks Steele with a big right hand but Steele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steele wants to control but Ashworth postures up.
Ashworth wants to take a breather but Steele manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ashworth.
Steele trying to control the position.
Ashworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ashworth is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele wants to clinch but Ashworth slips to the side

and Ashworth counters with a takedown into side control.
Steele is trying to control Ashworth's posture but Ashworth avoids it.
Steele manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ashworth manages to get to full guard.
Ashworth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Steele stands and steps away. Ashworth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ashworth counters by moving into the clinch.
Steele could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steele landing knees to the head.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ashworth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Ashworth improves position.
Ashworth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashworth avoids the damage to the body.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashworth.
Ashworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashworth.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashworth avoids the damage to the body.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Ashworth controls the action.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ashworth smiles and moves away.
Ashworth throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Ashworth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steele closes the distance but Ashworth moves to the side

and Ashworth counters by clinching up.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashworth's face.

Ashworth breaks the clinch.
Ashworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele looks to clinch

and Ashworth counters with a shoot takedown. Steele fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lance Steele!