NYCC 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldridge Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen IRONMAN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damien Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Garcia
vs
Coleman

182 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eldridge Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.

Garcia lands a left and a right that sends Coleman crashing to the canvas! Garcia dives into mount looking to finish!

Coleman is rocked!

It looks like Eldridge Coleman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Coleman is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Coleman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcia.
Coleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Coleman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Coleman is trying desperately to improve position.

Garcia get's back to his feet.
Coleman misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Damien Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldridge Coleman.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman looks gassed!
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.

That has opened up Eldridge Coleman's cut even more.
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcia cracks Coleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Garcia!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holy Diver-Dio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ben Grimm is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Grimm

172 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendall Jackson!
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, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Oooooh!!! Grimm has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Grimm steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Kendall Jackson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jackson drives through and clinches with Grimm against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimm lands a slapping body shot.
Grimm thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot.
Grimm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Grimm drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimm is looking for the KO!
Grimm lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jackson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Grimm from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jackson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Grimm!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Gilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gilles
vs
Evans

193 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Gilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Evans!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilles seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Evans shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gilles is backing up but Evans catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gilles covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Evans Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isamu The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Inside The Fire by Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Shark
vs
Smith

185 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isamu The Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shark has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isamu The Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Shark tries a head kick but it misses.

The Shark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but The Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Shark keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The Shark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Shark keeps moving.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Shark wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Shark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.

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.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to pass the guard but The Shark is keeping the position.
The Shark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Shark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Shark is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark fails with the takedown

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. The Shark fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but The Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up in The Shark's guard and throws a big left but The Shark blocks it.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Shark is keeping the position for now.
Smith passes The Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.

Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Shark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Shark is wriggling around trying to escape.

Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Shark is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The Shark fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Shark misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Shark won't be happy with that.
The Shark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a huge punch but The Shark dodges it nicely.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but The Shark defends the submission attempt.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but The Shark is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Shark is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to pass to mount but The Shark is defending the position.

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.
Smith working over The Shark with some ground and pound. The Shark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but The Shark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Shark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but The Shark defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Shark counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but The Shark is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Shark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Shark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Shark!
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Petey Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith trying to control but The Shark is having none of it.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Petey Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Shark misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. The Shark didn't expect that.
Smith wants to control from the top but The Shark keeps moving.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Petey Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Shark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in The Shark's guard.
The Shark looking for a sweep. Not yet The Shark, not yet.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Isamu The Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Petey Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tedward Bundiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bundiac
vs
Zhu

182 cm
19
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedward Bundiac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundiac lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Bundiac.
Tedward Bundiac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhu moves forwards but Bundiac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bundiac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Zhu forces Bundiac back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Bundiac.
Bundiac presses Zhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bundiac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bundiac digs a right hand into Zhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhu's gas tank.
Bundiac lands a left hand.

It looks like Zhang Zhu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhu misses with a knee strike.

Zhu pulls guard successfully.
Bundiac stays in close to Zhu's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhu looks gassed!
Bundiac with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundiac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Tedward Bundiac wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zhu connects with a high kick.
Bundiac lands a jab to Zhu's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Bundiac.
Bundiac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhu.
Bundiac lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhu moves forwards but Bundiac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bundiac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhu momentarily.

Zhu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundiac drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zhu right on the button. Zhu goes down! Bundiac follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bundiac gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tedward Bundiac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Frankfurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Hoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Frankfurt
vs
Hoos

187 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Frankfurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fat Hoos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frankfurt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frankfurt is in Hoos's guard.
Hoos is trying to hold Frankfurt in close to prevent damage but Frankfurt has managed to pass into half guard.
Hoos tries to get to full guard but Frankfurt has control of the leg.
Hoos won't allow Frankfurt to pass to mount.
Hoos wants to control but Frankfurt is keeping busy.
Frankfurt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Frankfurt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankfurt wants to control but Hoos is keeping him busy.
Frankfurt trying to mount his opponent but Hoos defends it.
Frankfurt is working hard here to advance position.

Frankfurt is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frankfurt is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frankfurt is really struggling to control Hoos but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankfurt stops Hoos from getting back to his feet.
Frankfurt trying to control from half guard but Hoos is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eddie Frankfurt.

Frankfurt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frankfurt controls the position.
Hoos struggling a bit here.

Frankfurt tries for a kimura but Hoos is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frankfurt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frankfurt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoos keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankfurt works to advance to full mount. Hoos defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frankfurt tries for a takedown but Hoos circles away easily
and Frankfurt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Frankfurt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frankfurt tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoos is retaining full guard.
Frankfurt passes Hoos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoos won't allow Frankfurt to pass to mount.
Frankfurt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoos!

Frankfurt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hoos turns into him and now he's in Frankfurt's guard.
Hoos is looking to advance position but Frankfurt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hoos is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankfurt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Frankfurt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frankfurt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Frankfurt goes for an armbar but Hoos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoos.
Hoos looking to pass the guard.
Hoos preventing the sweep.
Frankfurt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoos manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankfurt passes into half guard.

Frankfurt is trying to work for a kimura but Hoos is defending well.
Frankfurt trying to control the action but Hoos is working from the bottom.
Frankfurt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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.
Hoos is not content to let Frankfurt control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frankfurt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoos sees it coming and defends easily.

Frankfurt seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Frankfurt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Frankfurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoos swivels and escapes.
Frankfurt leaves Hoos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankfurt misses with a takedown

and Hoos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frankfurt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eddie Frankfurt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoos trying to control but Frankfurt is working from the bottom.

Frankfurt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoos wants to control from the top but Frankfurt keeps moving.

Frankfurt working for a triangle but Hoos defends it easily.
Hoos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankfurt keeping full guard, as Hoos tries to pass.
Frankfurt looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frankfurt holds on and takes a little breather.

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

Frankfurt has his feet on Hoos's thighs here. He's pushed Hoos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hoos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Frankfurt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellyroll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ecstasy of Gold. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Injure You. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jellyroll
vs
Jones

182 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Jellyroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jellyroll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jellyroll throws a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in but Jellyroll avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jellyroll tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jellyroll throws a leg kick that is checked

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Jellyroll has wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jellyroll is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones is working Jellyroll over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones trying to control but Jellyroll is working from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up in Jellyroll's guard and throws a big left but Jellyroll blocks it.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is in close to Jellyroll's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jellyroll's head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jellyroll drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jellyroll is aware though and is defending well.

Jellyroll postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jellyroll, into his guard.
Jellyroll wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jellyroll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jellyroll is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jellyroll has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jellyroll throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jellyroll has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Jellyroll has wrist control.
Jellyroll looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jellyroll is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jellyroll wants to control the action here but instead Jones manages to pass to full mount!
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jellyroll?
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jellyroll holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones with a poor takedown

and Jellyroll counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jellyroll landing strikes.
Jellyroll trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to bench press Jellyroll off him but Jellyroll keeps the position.
Jellyroll trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jellyroll is controlling him well.
Jellyroll lands some shots froms side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jellyroll connects with a decent elbow.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jellyroll lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jellyroll looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jellyroll smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jellyroll is controlling him well.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jellyroll advances to full mount.
Jellyroll landing shots from mount.
Jellyroll working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Jellyroll's attempts to control the action.
Jellyroll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jellyroll is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jellyroll is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jellyroll landing punches.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Jellyroll's attempts to control the action.
Jellyroll lands a heavy elbow.
Jellyroll can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jellyroll putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jellyroll lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jellyroll with good strikes from the mount here!
Jellyroll lands a heavy elbow.
Jellyroll working the ground and pound effectively.
Jellyroll punishing his opponent with strikes.

Jones is rocked!
Jellyroll landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Jellyroll finish him?
Jellyroll lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jones scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jellyroll land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jellyroll stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Jellyroll!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Maris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edrick West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Maris
vs
West

197 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Maris!
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, Edrick West!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edrick West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maris showed some decent athleticism there.
Maris passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for West!
Maris punching from mount but West doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Maris working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. West looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maris! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Maris!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Veliki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veliki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ljeto 85. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Vladimir Veliki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Fist's chin.

Veliki
vs
Fist

202 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Veliki!
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, Kyle Fist!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist lands a jab to the head.
Veliki misses the jab.
Fist jabs at Veliki's body.
Veliki fails with the takedown
and Veliki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fist cracks Veliki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veliki with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Veliki toppling to the canvas! Veliki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!

It looks like Vladimir Veliki has been cut.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veliki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veliki is breathing heavily.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Fist cracks Veliki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fist has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veliki to stand back up!

Veliki is rocked!
Fist fakes the body blow, causing Veliki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Veliki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Fist!
Kyle Fist is the new heavyweight champion!