AoC 13 -- The Plague PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shemp Cobblestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Hunt enters the cage!

Cobblestone
vs
Hunt

198 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shemp Cobblestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt leaves Cobblestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
I looks like Hunt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunt looking to control but Cobblestone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Hunt just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblestone saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblestone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobblestone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Shemp Cobblestone has been cut.
Hunt throws a head kick but Cobblestone moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobblestone scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cobblestone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Cobblestone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hunt has one foot on Cobblestone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblestone with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobblestone won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shemp Cobblestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cobblestone to his feet.
Cobblestone is breathing heavily.

Hunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cobblestone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cobblestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobblestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Cobblestone takes it in his stride.
Cobblestone misses with a head kick.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblestone manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblestone with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a big head kick but Cobblestone shrugs it off.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblestone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobblestone. That did some damage!
Cobblestone avoids the head kick by Hunt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobblestone.

Cobblestone moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries to circle away but Cobblestone has him pinned against the cage.
Cobblestone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Cobblestone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hunt has eaten all the pies!

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobblestone avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Cobblestone has his takedown stuffed

and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobblestone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Cobblestone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Cobblestone lands an overhand right.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobblestone throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Mike Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobblestone's guard.

Cobblestone pushes Hunt off and scrambles back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunt.

Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Cobblestone get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblestone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobblestone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cobblestone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobblestone is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobblestone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobblestone avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Cobblestone shoots and misses

and Hunt counters by clinching up.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobblestone as he jumps to the side.
Cobblestone scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblestone. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cobblestone misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobblestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Shemp Cobblestone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblestone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblestone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shemp Cobblestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries a low kick but Cobblestone avoids it.
Cobblestone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Cobblestone misses with a knee strike.
Cobblestone looking to stall.

Hunt jumps into guard, dragging Cobblestone to the mat.

Hunt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cobblestone trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobblestone into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobblestone counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Cobblestone tries to clinch up

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblestone is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblestone saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobblestone fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Cobblestone.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Cobblestone counters with a two punch combo.
Cobblestone misses with a takedown

and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblestone is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Cobblestone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cobblestone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cobblestone looking to control.
Cobblestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Cobblestone manages to escape and get back to his feet.

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.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobblestone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Cobblestone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
Cobblestone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobblestone throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobblestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobblestone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a head kick. Cobblestone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobblestone misses with a double jab.
Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cobblestone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobblestone drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobblestone throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Cobblestone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobblestone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblestone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cobblestone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shemp Cobblestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hunt decides to stand back up.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Cobblestone counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblestone misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shemp Cobblestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobblestone throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrgen Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Presley
vs
Eldridge

181 cm
21
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Pride Of New York

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jyrgen Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Eldridge. No joy for Presley on that attempt.
Presley throws a head kick that misses.

Eldridge feints and as Presley raises his hands in defense, Eldridge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Presley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eldridge.

Presley is working an open guard so Eldridge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Presley has his takedown stuffed
and Eldridge counters with a thumping low kick.
Eldridge avoids the head kick by Presley.
Good shot there by Eldridge.
Presley misses with a takedown

and Eldridge counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrgen Presley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eldridge manages to break the clinch.
Presley fails with the takedown
and Eldridge counters with a solid body kick.

Eldridge scores with a takedown into Presley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley keeping moving, preventing Eldridge from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eldridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eldridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eldridge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Presley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eldridge stands up over Presley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Presley as Eldridge shoots in.
Presley misses with a takedown attempt

so Eldridge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Presley is breathing heavily.
Presley 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge stopping the sweep attempt from Presley.
Eldridge wants to pass the guard but Presley is keeping the position.
Presley keeping moving, preventing Eldridge from controlling successfully.
Eldridge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Presley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Presley 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.
Eldridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Presley with a poor takedown
and Eldridge counters with a series of strikes. Presley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Presley could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Presley throws a predictable looking body shot

and Eldridge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eldridge.
Eldridge being controlled here momentarily.
Eldridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Presley has a closed guard, preventing Eldridge from standing up.

Eldridge drops back looking for a leg! Presley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Presley manages to kick Eldridge off! Eldridge jumps back into Presley's guard.
Eldridge trying to control but Presley is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Presley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eldridge defends it easily.
Presley keeping moving, preventing Eldridge from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eldridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Presley tries to avoid it but Eldridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Presley to the ground. Presley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Presley tries to clinch
and Eldridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Presley throws a sloppy head kick

and Eldridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eldridge wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Presley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eldridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Eldridge looking to control but Presley passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Presley throws a head kick that misses
and Eldridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Presley takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jyrgen Presley has been cut.

Presley shoots in and bounces Eldridge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Presley scoring with some ground and pound.
Presley stops Eldridge from standing up.
Presley trying to control the position from guard on top but Eldridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Presley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Presley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eldridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eldridge is breathing heavily.
Presley is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eldridge can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge looking to control.
Presley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Presley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Presley scores with punches from side control.
Presley trying to control the position but Eldridge is working away.
Eldridge is looking for a sweep.

That's two 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.
Presley working the ground and pound.
Presley staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldridge prevents Presley from moving into mount.
Eldridge tries to bench press Presley off him but Presley keeps the position.
Presley wants to take a breather but Eldridge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Presley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eldridge is trying to control the position but Presley postures up.
Eldridge is wriggling around but Presley manages to pass to half guard.
Presley is pressing down on Eldridge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eldridge is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eldridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Presley's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eldridge. That's going to slow Presley down.
Jab, jab by Eldridge - just one landing.
Presley with a poor takedown
and Eldridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Presley tries for a takedown but Eldridge circles away easily

and Eldridge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Presley's guard.
Michael Eldridge has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eldridge wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Presley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Presley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Presley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Presley stops Eldridge from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Eldridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jyrgen Presley'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. This is the final round!

Presley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Eldridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley misses with a takedown attempt
and Eldridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Presley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Presley is predictable there

and Eldridge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eldridge trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
Presley wants to improve his position but Eldridge is controlling well.
Presley trying to control but Eldridge postures up.
Eldridge trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
Presley works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge trying to control but Presley is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Presley controls Eldridge momentarily but Eldridge frees himself.
Presley tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Presley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eldridge counters with a good low kick that Presley was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrgen Presley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley misses with a takedown attempt
and Eldridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eldridge scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Eldridge.
Eldridge shoots in for a double leg but Presley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eldridge throws a series of strikes that have Presley backpedaling.

Presley tries to keep at a distance but Eldridge has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley wants to break the clinch but can't.

Eldridge breaks the clinch.
Presley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eldridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eldridge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eldridge.
Eldridge throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Presley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eldridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Presley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eldridge throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley throws a left and a right that both miss

and Eldridge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eldridge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eldridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eldridge slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley is staying active underneath Eldridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Presley wants to get back to full guard.

Eldridge is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Presley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Presley is trying to maintain the position but Eldridge is very close to passing his half guard.
Eldridge tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Eldridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley is pressing down on Eldridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four 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.
Presley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eldridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Presley passes Eldridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Presley controlling the action here.
Eldridge looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michael Eldridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley works his way into full mount!
Jyrgen Presley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Presley avoids the attempt from Eldridge to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Eldridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eldridge 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Eldridge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JimJim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dillinger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Randy Orten Theme Song. Song has chosen Bomb goes the dynomite as his entrance music. Marcus Dillinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dillinger
vs
Song

195 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Deadly Clothing

[JMFC] Rising Sun Clothing Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JimJim Song!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Song lands with a right hand.

It looks like Marcus Dillinger has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Dillinger leaves his chin hanging out and Song seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dillinger crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JimJim Song!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Oliveira
vs
Abruzzi

188 cm
18
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Pride Of New York

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandro Abruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abruzzi clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abruzzi walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Oliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abruzzi's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abruzzi trying to control here.

Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.

Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abruzzi defending well though.
Abruzzi is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Abruzzi is defending well.
Abruzzi is positioning himself well to prevent Oliveira advancing to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Abruzzi. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abruzzi.

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.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abruzzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Abruzzi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abruzzi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Abruzzi connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Abruzzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira 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.
Abruzzi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Abruzzi lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Abruzzi's head to control him but Abruzzi postures up.
Oliveira is not content to let Abruzzi control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Abruzzi.
Abruzzi controlling the action here.
Abruzzi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Abruzzi stalling.
Abruzzi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abruzzi trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Abruzzi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Abruzzi working Oliveira over with strikes.
Abruzzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliveira gets full guard.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Abruzzi defends it easily.
Abruzzi cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abruzzi connects with a couple of short punches.
Abruzzi working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abruzzi advances position into side control!
Abruzzi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abruzzi clinches.

Abruzzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Abruzzi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
Sandro Abruzzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is bucking up trying to escape but Abruzzi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abruzzi with shots to the head and body - Oliveira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abruzzi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Oliveira is rocked!
Abruzzi loads up with a big shot that hurts Oliveira! He's pulled Abruzzi in close but Abruzzi has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Oliveira survive? More strikes from Abruzzi and Oliveira is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sandro Abruzzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Loomis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Caliban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loomis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blake - Spirit Of Cain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Loomis
vs
Caliban

191 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

200 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Pride Of New York

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bob Loomis!
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, Rafael Caliban!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caliban shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loomis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caliban looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Caliban stops Loomis from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caliban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loomis wants to stand up but Caliban is controlling him.
Caliban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caliban throwing strikes from guard but Loomis blocks nicely.
Loomis wants to get back to his feet but Caliban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caliban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loomis tries to bum rush Caliban with a series of wild strikes but Caliban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loomis swivels and escapes.

Caliban tries to keep at a distance but Loomis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caliban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Loomis.
Loomis landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loomis.

Loomis pulls Caliban into guard.

Loomis pushes Caliban off and gets back to his feet.
Loomis looks to land a combination. Caliban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Rafael Caliban has been cut.
Loomis throws a right hand that Caliban ducks under and follows up with a left that Caliban also avoids with ease.

Loomis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caliban manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caliban looking for submissions off his back.
Loomis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Caliban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caliban is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Loomis prevents Caliban from improving his position.
Caliban trying to control from the bottom.

Caliban has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Loomis. Oh but Caliban has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Loomis goes limp - he's gone! Caliban jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Caliban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KB Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rye Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ryan Rye Rock was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Blair
vs
Rye Rock

186 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, KB Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rye Rock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rye Rock shoots in for a takedown but Blair shows good takedown defense.
Rye Rock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rye Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Blair, looking for a takedown. Rye Rock pushes Blair against the cage but Blair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
KB Blair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rye Rock.
Rye Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rye Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Blair lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rye Rock doesn't seem phased though.
Rye Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rye Rock looks gassed!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rye Rock.

Blair sends Rye Rock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blair is motioning to the referee to let Rye Rock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Ryan Rye Rock has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rye Rock is looking to clinch but Blair is avoiding it.
Rye Rock tries to clinch there but Blair circles away.
Rye Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Blair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blair swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Blair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rye Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rye Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blair counters with a thumping low kick.
Blair throws a right and a left that Rye Rock avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rye Rock has his takedown stuffed
and Blair counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Rye Rock to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Blair!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KB Blair!