APF 3 - The Rage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Massive Attack - One thought at a time blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Scott
vs
McCarthy

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy which made him look bad.

McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCarthy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCarthy's back!
Scott lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McCarthy doesn't escape.

Scott is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
McCarthy avoids the strikes from Scott.

Scott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

McCarthy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott scores with punches to the body.
McCarthy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Scott's guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McCarthy clinches.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
McCarthy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
McCarthy looks gassed!

McCarthy pulls Scott into guard.

Scott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCarthy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCarthy has escaped and now he's on top!
Scott has a closed guard, preventing McCarthy from standing up.
Scott looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott 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.
Scott striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.

Scott is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
McCarthy throws a head kick that Scott semi-blocks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Scott.
Scott misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McCarthy wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott working the strikes but McCarthy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott is tying to control. McCarthy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 James Scott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Scott is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McCarthy rolls with it to try and escape but Scott cranks on the arm and McCarthy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Scott!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Abbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Abbey
vs
Hoon

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanner Abbey!
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, Paul Hoon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoon as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Hoon misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hoon as Abbey shoots in.
Hoon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abbey in his tracks.
Abbey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Abbey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Abbey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abbey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abbey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon tries to kick Abbey off but Abbey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Abbey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Abbey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abbey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hoon for as long as he can get away with.
Abbey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoon is refusing to be controlled, as Abbey sits in half guard.

Hoon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Abbey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abbey dodges the punch combination from Hoon.

Abbey scores with a takedown into Hoon's guard.
Abbey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoon is retaining full guard.
Abbey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abbey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hoon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hoon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hoon!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Abbey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hoon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abbey to his feet.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hoon and sends Abbey crashing to the mat! Hoon follows him down to the mat - Abbey regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Abbey is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbey trying to control from the bottom.
Abbey strikes from the bottom but Hoon passes into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abbey misses with a body shot.
Hoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abbey fails with the takedown.
Tanner Abbey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abbey ducks under a wild hook from Hoon.
Abbey moves in looking to clinch but Hoon pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Abbey.
Paul Hoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoon.
Abbey tries to clinch up but Hoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoon misses with a double jab.
Abbey shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoon tries to sprawl out of it but Abbey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Abbey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoon lands a nice shot that snaps Abbey's head back.
Hoon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abbey shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoon sprawls well. He's pushed Abbey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abbey shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoon tries to sprawl out of it but Abbey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbey walks into a jab.
Oh Abbey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abbey seems to have got his legs back now.
Paul Hoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abbey shoots in but Hoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Abbey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Abbey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abbey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abbey's guard! Nice work there by Hoon!
Hoon is looking to stand up but Abbey won't let him.
Hoon stopping the sweep attempt from Abbey.
Hoon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoon is now in half guard.
Hoon tries to stand and escape but Abbey is controlling the position.
Abbey has his hands clasped together around Hoon's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abbey shoots in for a takedown but Hoon shows good takedown defense.
Abbey fails to land the takedown.
Abbey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbey shoots in but Hoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Abbey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abbey fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoon misses with a looping left.
Hoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoon throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbey.
Abbey tries to clinch up but Hoon circles away and keeps his distance.

Abbey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abbey wants to take a breather but Hoon is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abbey wants to control but Hoon is keeping him busy.
Abbey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoon wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbey.
Abbey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoon's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abbey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abbey fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abbey shoots for a takedown but Hoon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abbey tries for a takedown but Hoon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Abbey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoon which made him look bad.
A jab from Hoon misses.
Hoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul Hoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tanner Abbey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoon throws a series of punches but Abbey avoids them all with ease.
Hoon blocks a head kick by Abbey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hoon!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Ashworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ashworth
vs
Putzillini

182 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Ashworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putzillini as he avoids it easily.
Putzillini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashworth.
Ashworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ashworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putzillini counters with a straight right hand.
Ashworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Putzillini circles away.
Ashworth throws a series of punches but Putzillini avoids them all with ease.
Putzillini stalks Ashworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ashworth's face. Ashworth staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Pete Ashworth has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ashworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Putzillini.
Ashworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ashworth is breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Putzillini! Ashworth is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Putzillini!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shout At The Devil -Motley Crue. Jimmy Hopkins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sav
vs
Hopkins

195 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
256 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sav!
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 Hopkins !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hopkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sav is trying to get back to his feet.
Sav tries to bench press Hopkins off him but Hopkins keeps the position.
Sav taking a bit of punishment here - Hopkins scoring with strikes.
Sav is trying to improve his position.
Hopkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sav some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Hopkins 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins working the ground and pound.
Sav manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hopkins 's best efforts.
Sav works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hopkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sav is breathing heavily.
Hopkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins cracks Sav with a solid left hand.
Hopkins stands up over Sav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Hopkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hopkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hopkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopkins stands up over Sav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopkins is working Sav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sav might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopkins stands up over Sav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sav looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Sav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Sav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins with a nice head shot there.

Sav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.

Sav working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins cracks Sav with a solid left hand.
Hopkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sav's head.
Sav lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hopkins !

Sav jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sav avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hopkins .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Sav!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Paolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Paolini has chosen "Fear" - Disturbed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Wayne has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wayne
vs
Antonio Paolini

184 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wayne!
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, Antonio Paolini!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paolini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paolini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Paolini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wayne is just riding it out for now. Paolini eventually gives up the hold.
Paolini 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.

Paolini is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paolini is looking for a kimura here.
Wayne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Paolini from controlling successfully.
Paolini looks gassed!

Wayne kicks Paolini off and gets to his feet.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paolini circles away quickly and effectively.

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.

Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Paolini jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Paolini around his waist. Paolini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayne is trying to break free.
Wayne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Wayne as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Wayne.
Paolini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne dances in with a quick combination. Paolini is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wayne snaps Paolini's head back. Paolini stumbles backwards against the cage. Wayne steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Paolini'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. Paolini just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Wayne!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Booker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Franklin's chin.

Booker
vs
Franklin

182 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Booker!
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, Mark Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Booker swinging wilding here.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Booker throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Booker throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a good low kick that Booker was not able to check.
Franklin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Booker throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Franklin throws a left that rocks Booker and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Franklin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Booker regain composure!

Booker is rocked!

It looks like Pat Booker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker tries to escape but Franklin is in control.
Oh Booker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Franklin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Booker seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin lands a jab to the head.
Franklin jabs Booker right on the nose. Booker blinks but takes it well.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Franklin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booker doesn't seem phased though.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booker.
Franklin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Booker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Franklin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Booker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Franklin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Booker's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Franklin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Akimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akimbo
vs
Kline

200 cm
21
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Akimbo!
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, Nick Kline!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akimbo lands with a nice body punch.
Akimbo throws a right and a left that Kline avoids nicely.
Akimbo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kline as he jumps to the side.
Akimbo tries to clinch there but Kline circles away.
Kline 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.

Akimbo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akimbo showed some decent athleticism there.
Akimbo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akimbo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Akimbo there.
Akimbo prevents Kline from improving his position.
Akimbo working the head and body with strikes.
Akimbo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kline looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kline looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimbo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kline controls his leg.

Kline manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Akimbo throws a nice looking combination but Kline bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kline is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akimbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kline tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akimbo smiles and moves away.
Akimbo looks for a takedown but Kline sprawls well.
Akimbo is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kline drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akimbo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Akimbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kline on the ground.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akimbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akimbo looking to control.
Kline passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kline is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Akimbo is trying to escape and Kline transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Akimbo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kline! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Kline!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Marshall
vs
Haber

187 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Renegade Extreme Fightwear
Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Marshall!
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, Ralph Haber!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haber pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Haber can't break the clinch.

Marshall tightens his grip and picks Haber up, before dumping him to the ground. Haber manages to land in guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marshall controls the pace.
Haber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haber controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Haber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haber is trying to keep Marshall in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber tries to strike from the bottom.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haber pulls Marshall in to control the position.
Haber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marshall working some strikes from top position.
Haber 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.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haber keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall is in close to Haber's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Haber wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haber keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Haber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard.
Marshall controlling the position.
Marshall controls Haber momentarily but Haber frees himself.
Marshall controlling Haber's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber is looking to stand up but Marshall won't let him.
Haber preventing the sweep.
Haber pushes down on Marshall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haber looks gassed!
Marshall is not content to let Haber control the position.
Haber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marshall is looking to control Haber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Haber sits in half guard.

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.
Haber is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.
Marshall stops Haber from getting back to his feet.
Marshall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshall lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Haber moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.

Marshall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marshall scoring with some ground and pound.
Haber trying to control the position.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Haber keeps moving.
Haber is breathing heavily.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haber swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Marshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haber is looking to clinch.
Marshall tries to clinch up but Haber circles away and keeps his distance.

Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haber has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haber up against the cage.
Marshall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haber fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marshall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haber wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy.
Henri Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haber is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marshall not doing much here.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Marshall seems content to control.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands with a punch from half guard.
Marshall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haber wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Marshall drops an elbow to the side of Haber's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Marshall dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Haber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haber 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.
Marshall won't allow Haber to get back to his feet.
Marshall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haber keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Henri Marshall just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Haber gets caught flat footed, as Marshall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marshall content to stall in guard here.
Haber is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Haber wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Haber is retaining full guard.
Haber is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marshall dives into side control.
Marshall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haber tries to improve position but can't.
Marshall controls the position.
Marshall cracks Haber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marshall scores with punches from side control.
Marshall trying to control the position but Haber is working away.
Haber can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall controlling the position from side mount.
Marshall lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall controls the position.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
Marshall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marshall working the ground and pound.
Marshall taking a breather here.
Marshall looks up at the clock and then as Haber takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marshall smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber is being controlled here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Henri Marshall just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.

Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ralph Haber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haber wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haber some visible discomfort.
Haber struggling a bit here.
Haber is trying to escape the position but Marshall is controlling the position.
Haber is trying to control Marshall's posture but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall is putting a hurting on Haber here, landing some big shots from side control.
Henri Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haber is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marshall is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Marshall!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Bearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayde Sullivan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bearden
vs
Sullivan

192 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Bearden!
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, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bearden has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bearden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sullivan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bearden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sullivan uses his free foot to push down on Bearden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bearden.
Bearden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bearden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bearden working to try and regain half guard.
Sullivan landing strikes from the mount and Bearden is in trouble!

Sullivan looking to secure an arm triangle but Bearden defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan working the ground and pound effectively.
Bearden gets back to half guard.

Sullivan escapes and gets back to his feet.

Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bearden is keeping the position for now.
Bearden is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.

Bearden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bearden is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearden is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bearden is keeping the position for now.

Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! Bearden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sullivan's guard.
Bearden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sullivan is proving hard to escape from.

Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bearden working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to stand but Bearden is controlling the position.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bearden manages to get himself to full guard.

Bearden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sullivan lands a with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Sullivan.
A head kick by Bearden misses

and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bearden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Bearden. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sullivan breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bearden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bearden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bearden stalling.
Sullivan gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bearden is one step ahead there.
Bearden pushes down on Sullivan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sullivan has his takedown stuffed

and Bearden moves into the clinch.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Bearden is controlling the position.

Sullivan is trying to trip Bearden. He has hold of a leg but Bearden is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sullivan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bearden looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sullivan is defending well. Bearden quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sullivan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bearden celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex Bearden!