NYFE: Mecca IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Violante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Bailey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Violante is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Violante
vs
Bailey Jr

190 cm
25
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Violante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desmond Bailey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey Jr tries to clinch but Violante moves away
letting Violante counter with a right hand.
Violante scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bailey Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Violante counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bailey Jr is pressing down on Violante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Violante stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey Jr.
Violante passes Bailey Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Violante is looking for a kimura here.

Violante seems to be looking for submissions.
Violante working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violante slips a nice elbow through Bailey Jr's hands, connecting with Bailey Jr's forehead.
Violante working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bailey Jr is looking to control Violante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bailey Jr avoid being mounted?
Bailey Jr is staying active underneath Violante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bailey Jr is trying to control but can't.
Violante landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bailey Jr moves into full guard.
Violante postures up and lands a big shot to Bailey Jr's brow.
Violante advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bailey Jr is trying to control but Violante manages to pass to mount!
Violante punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Violante lands a nice shot to the head.
Violante landing strikes, looking to finish!
Violante looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Violante lands with some strikes.
Violante dominating with strikes here.

Bailey Jr is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Violante postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bailey Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bailey Jr to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Violante!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simple Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belfort
vs
Dixon

183 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

.: AFFAKETION :.

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a right hand that misses
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belfort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort misses with the combination.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
Dixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab when Belfort was well out of range.
Dixon swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Matthew Dixon has been cut.
Dixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Belfort counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Belfort to acknowledge the strikes.
Dixon looks gassed!
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon shoots and misses

and Belfort counters with a crisp one two that drops Dixon! Belfort thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dixon to his feet! Dixon is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthew Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort rushes Dixon with punches - Dixon moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dixon goes down! Belfort follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!

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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 Dayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Carter
vs
Gracie

190 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dayne Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dyron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Carter throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Carter screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dyron Gracie!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song. Mac Tyson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tyson
vs
Parker

225 cm
21
304 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Tyson!
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, Shawne Parker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Shawne Parker has been cut.
Parker darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Tyson and Parker goes tumbling to the canvas! Tyson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Parker is rocked!

That has opened up Shawne Parker's cut even more.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parker is still in real trouble! Can Tyson finish him?
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Tyson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.

Tyson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tyson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

The cut above Shawne Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Shawne Parker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mac Tyson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimmer Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Couture
vs
Curry

180 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rimmer Couture!
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, Isaiah Curry!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture misses with the combination.
Curry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Couture lands but Curry takes it in his stride.

It looks like Isaiah Curry has been cut.
Curry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curry moves out of range of the body kick.
Rimmer Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curry tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curry takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.

Curry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rimmer Couture has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Couture misses the body punch
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Couture shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Couture was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Couture mounts Curry! Really nice guard pass there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture get's back to his feet.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a three punch combo that has Couture backing up. Couture nods at Curry to acknowledge the strikes.
Couture scores with a hook to the body. Curry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Couture gets a clinch.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Couture is trying to drag Curry to the mat but Curry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short right from Curry.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Couture gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Curry is trying to control but can't.

Couture decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Curry looks gassed!
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.

Couture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Couture is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Couture controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curry for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rimmer Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Curry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Curry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Curry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Curry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Curry misses with a two punch combination.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Couture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Rimmer Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curry doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Couture gets a clinch.
Curry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture looking to slow down the pace here.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Couture lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Curry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture taking a breather.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Curry is controlling him.
Curry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Couture tries to stall but Curry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Curry has him pressed against the ropes.
Couture is working for takedown but Curry is calmly controlling the position for now.

Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture misses with a head kick.

Couture drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curry is trying to keep Couture in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt

and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Curry fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Couture decides to return to a standing position.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Couture!
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curry keeps the fight on the outside.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Couture throws a right hand that Curry ducks under and follows up with a left that Curry also avoids with ease.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Curry does no damage.
Couture checks a leg kick.
Curry tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Couture counters by clinching up.
Couture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curry prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimmer Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Curry digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture tries to score a body lock takedown but Curry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Curry tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curry lands a body punch.
Couture wants to break free but Curry has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Curry trying to control the position but instead, Couture has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curry into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rimmer Couture dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Curry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Curry throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Curry wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Curry. Those never looked like landing.
Couture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curry circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curry as he jumps to the side.
Curry avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Curry counters with a one-two to the body.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a left and a right that stings Couture.
Curry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Curry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Curry against the ropes but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Curry drives through and clinches with Couture against the ropes.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Couture lands a body shot.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curry has him pressed against the ropes.
Curry tries a body shot but Couture blocks it.
Curry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Curry.
Curry trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Curry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry effectively controlling the action here.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Curry prevents Couture from breaking the clinch.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Curry is controlling him.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Curry keeps him there for the moment.
Curry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curry looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Curry looking to stall.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Curry is working Couture over against the ropes.
Couture works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couture is keeping busy.
Couture has Curry pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Curry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimmer Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Curry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
No joy there for Curry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curry blocks a head kick by Couture.
Curry misses with a few strikes there.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Curry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Couture's head backwards.
Curry misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curry tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.

Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Curry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couture'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Curry.
Well Couture has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimmer Couture!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lowry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Lowry

179 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lowry!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowry shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lowry backs up against the ropes.
Lowry moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lowry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Lowry counters by clinching up.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowry misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Lowry.
Jones misses with a combination

and Lowry moves into the clinch.
Lowry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Lowry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Lowry throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Lowry backing up. Lowry nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Lowry tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Lowry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lowry trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Lowry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones has his feet on Lowry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Lowry counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Lowry is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Jones stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lowry!
Lowry feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Lowry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowry wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones connects with a right hand. Lowry shakes it off.
Horrible takedown by Lowry or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Quinton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lowry.
Lowry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lowry counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Lowry tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lowry has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Lowry has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Lowry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lowry holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lowry is on top in guard.
Lowry passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lowry trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lowry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lowry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lowry won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowry tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lowry moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lowry slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Quinton Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a jab.
Lowry lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Lowry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lowry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Lowry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut

and Lowry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lowry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lowry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jon Lowry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lowry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Lowry misses with a head shot.

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.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lowry tries to control but Jones wriggling away.

Lowry goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Lowry keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

Lowry is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lowry has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.

Lowry has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lowry's guard.

Lowry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lowry is breathing heavily.

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

Lowry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lowry is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowry avoid being mounted?
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lowry.
Lowry trying to control here.
Lowry wants to get back to full guard.

Lowry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jones stands up and beckons Lowry to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lowry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lowry throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Lowry fails with the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Quinton Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lowry is defended easily by Jones.
Lowry tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Lowry wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Lowry. Lowry gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lowry.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lowry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Lowry slips under a jab from Jones.
Lowry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowry. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lowry back to the ropes. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lowrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Lowry backpedaling.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Quinton Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lowry doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lowry circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lowry counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Lowry to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lowry eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Lowry's shoulder, as Lowry tries to avoid the shot.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Lowry counters by clinching up.
Jones blocking some punches.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowry avoids the body shot from Jones.
Lowry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lowry.
Lowry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Lowry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lowry shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Lowry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lowry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lowry counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Lowry prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

Lowry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.

Lowry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Lowry up and slammed him! Lowry can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!

Jones stands up and beckons Lowry to his feet.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowry.
Lowry tries to clinch up.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lowry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowry takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lowry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lowry is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lowry moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lowry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowry off the ropes and back into rage.
Lowry misses with a wild body shot.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lowry backs up against the ropes.
Lowry misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lowry motions for Jones to come forward. Lowry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lowry tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lowry counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowry off the ropes and back into rage.
Jones tries to bum rush Lowry with a series of wild strikes but Lowry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a combination but Lowry avoids it well.
Lowry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones throws a right hand that Lowry ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowry also avoids with ease.
Lowry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowry checks a low kick from Jones.
Lowry misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Lowry misses with a wild combination.
Quinton Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a right and a left that Lowry avoids nicely.
Lowry dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lowry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lowry misses with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowry.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lowry misses.
Lowry throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lowry counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Lowry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lowry misses with a two punch combination.
Lowry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lowry tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lowry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Lowry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lowry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lowry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowry throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowry thinking.
Jones throws a right and a left that Lowry avoids nicely.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lowry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Lowry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lowry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lowry tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lowry from controlling successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lowryis looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Lowry has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jon Lowry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lowry scores with a three punch combo!
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lowry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lowry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a combination
and Lowry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a right hand

and Lowry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Lowry tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lowry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lowry is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Lowry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lowry tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jon Lowry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Jones is not content to let Lowry control the position.
Lowry laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lowry wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Lowry wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lowry counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is not content to let Lowry control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quinton Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lowry!
Jon Lowry is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Reddinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey St Claire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Reddinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reddinger
vs
St Claire

190 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Reddinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey St Claire!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reddinger lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends St Claire sprawling to the canvas. Reddinger follows him down, looking for the kill. Can St Claire hang on?

St Claire is rocked!

It looks like Casey St Claire has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Claire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reddinger.
St Claire is still in real trouble! Can Reddinger finish him?

Reddinger seems to be looking for submissions.
St Claire seems to have recovered his senses.

Reddinger wants to work for an arm triangle but St Claire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Reddinger is looking for a kimura here.
Reddinger wants to take a breather but St Claire is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reddinger is trying to work for a kimura but St Claire is defending well.
Reddinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Claire defending well though.

Reddinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reddinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Claire defending well though.
Reddinger is trying to control the action in half guard but St Claire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Claire moves into full guard.
Reddinger trying to control the position from guard on top but St Claire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Reddinger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! St Claire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reddinger, into his guard.
Reddinger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Reddinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
St Claire trying to control but Reddinger is working from the bottom.
St Claire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reddinger's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger is looking to improve his position.
Reddinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reddinger.
Reddinger is striking from the bottom but St Claire uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Reddinger is not content to let St Claire control the position.
St Claire controlling the pace.
Reddinger throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and St Claire manages to pass to side control.
Reddinger misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger tries to improve position but can't.
Reddinger gets back to half guard.
Reddinger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reddinger wants to get back to full guard.
Reddinger is working hard here to advance position.
St Claire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reddinger keeps working.
St Claire passes to full mount!
Reddinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reddinger is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reddinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey St Claire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

St Claire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tommy Reddinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddinger tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. St Claire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reddinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Claire counters with a one-two to the body.
Reddinger rushes St Claire with punches - St Claire moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, St Claire goes down! Reddinger follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Reddinger!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JaMarcus Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison McGown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGown has chosen Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Royale
vs
McGown

205 cm
26
286 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
260 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 160 Recovery - $99

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JaMarcus Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamison McGown!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

McGown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royale.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Royale being controlled against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGown as Royale tries to tie him up.
McGown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGown is leaning against Royale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Royale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Royale trying to stall but McGown improves his position.
Royale takes a shot to the head.
Royale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by JaMarcus Royale.
McGown throws a combination that misses
and Royale counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jamison McGown has been cut.
McGown misses with a jab to the body
and Royale counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGown tries to clinch there but Royale circles away.
Royale lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Royale tries to keep at a distance but McGown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Royale blocks an uppercut.
Royale wants to stall.
McGown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGown as Royale tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by JaMarcus Royale.
A punch combination from McGown misses.
McGown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGown fails to land with a series of punches.
McGown misses with a wild combination.
McGown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGown wants to clinch up but Royale keeps it at a distance.

McGown has Royale up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Royale backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Royale avoids a wild elbow strike from McGown.
Royale looking to stall.
McGown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Royales head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Royale is pushing McGown up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Royale trying to stall but McGown improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGown lands with a short shot to the head.
McGown digs a right hand into Royale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Royale's gas tank.
Royale is breathing heavily.
McGown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from McGown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGown.
Come on McGown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Royale backwards.
McGown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McGown.
McGown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from McGown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGown.
McGown lands a hook that snaps the head of Royale backwards.

Royale is rocked!
Royale taking a breather.
McGown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Royale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGown pushes Royale against the ropes. McGown is working some dirty boxing. McGown pushes off with a quick right hook! Royale goes down! Royale tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McGown moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison McGown!