EEC 125 Santiago v Po PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kubai Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khan
vs
Voss

157 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
137 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Kubai Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Voss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to clinch there but Voss circles away.
Voss has his takedown stuffed

and Khan counters by clinching up.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Voss prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan stalling.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kubai Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Voss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Voss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Voss can't get the takedown.
Voss wants a takedown but no success here.
Voss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Voss controls his hands.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Voss is blocking nicely.
Voss being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Khan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Voss blocks a body shot from Khan.
Voss goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Voss doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Khan wants to clinch.
Voss shoots and misses

and Khan counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan taking a breather.
Voss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Voss tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voss's defenses.
Voss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Khan.
Voss looks gassed!
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voss's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khan working Voss over with knees to the body.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Voss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kubai Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Khan darts in and clinches Voss up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Voss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khan crunches a lovely knee into Voss's ribcage.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Voss is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Voss blocks it.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kubai Khan.
Khan wants to clinch up but Voss keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voss tries to clinch

and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khan.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Voss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voss fails with the takedown

and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khan obliges.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
Voss takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voss has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voss's face.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Voss gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kubai Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Voss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a left and a right that stings Voss.
Voss tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voss dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Voss's head and hops out.
Voss misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Voss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kubai Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Voss.
Voss with a lazy takedown attempt

and Khan counters by clinching up.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Voss avoids the damage to the body.
Voss is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Khan.
Khan slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss wants a takedown.
Khan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Voss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Voss keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan tries to clinch up but Voss circles away and keeps his distance.
Voss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

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

and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khan.
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voss's face.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Voss controls the action.
Khan tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.
Khan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voss's face.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan is stalling here.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khan misses with an elbow over the top.
Voss wants a takedown.
Voss takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Khan to work.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khan tries a body shot but Voss blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands an elbow just above Voss 's eye.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Voss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Khan.
Khan trying to stall but Voss improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khan.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voss avoids it.
Khan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voss.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khan misses with an elbow strike.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voss.
Voss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voss tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voss can do to turn this around?
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Voss.
Voss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khan.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Voss can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voss backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voss being controlled against the cage.
Khan tries to work over Voss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voss wants a takedown.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Kubai Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Voss blocks with his arms.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Voss controls his hands.
Voss has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voss.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khan avoiding damage.
Voss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Voss is blocking nicely.
Voss wants a takedown but no success here.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voss shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubai Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voss misses with a takedown attempt

and Khan counters by clinching up.
Voss avoids the elbow strike from Khan, against the cage.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Voss up against the cage.
Voss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kubai Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Voss.
Voss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khan.
Voss takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voss's face.
Khan misses with an elbow over the top.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.

Voss decides to pull guard.
Voss wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan postures up.
Khan trying to control but Voss is working from the bottom.
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Khan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Voss keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan tries to clinch but Voss is having none of it.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Voss shoots in.
Khan throws a head kick but Voss moves out of range.
Voss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Khan wants to clinch up but Voss keeps it at a distance.
Khan tries to clinch but Voss moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voss tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily

and Khan counters by clinching up.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Voss blocks with his arms.
Voss is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khan stalls.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Khan taking a breather.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khan stalling.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Voss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Voss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoiding damage.

Voss has clasped his hands together around Khan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voss with the ground and pound but Khan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Voss trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voss sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kubai Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kubai Khan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's entrance music is Go To Sleep by Eminem feat. DMX, Obie Trice. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Cruz
vs
Seinfeld

190 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

182 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
Seinfeld tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seinfeld tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seinfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seinfeld on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Jerry Seinfeld has been cut.

Cruz lands a left and a right that send Seinfeld crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Seinfeld gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Seinfeld tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Cruz is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Seinfeld buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Seinfeld!! Seinfeld is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Cruz throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Cruz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lockdown
vs
Fields

175 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

162 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Fields!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fields moves into the clinch.
Lockdown has Fields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Fields.
Fields misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Fields.
Fields throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lockdown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lockdown has Fields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields digs a right hand into Lockdown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lockdown's gas tank.
Lockdown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fields pulls his leg out and moves away.

Fields shoots in and bounces Lockdown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fields forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lockdown's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields prevents Lockdown from standing back up.
Lockdown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lockdown tries to roll over but Fields keeps him under control.
Fields works his way into side control.
Fields scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields working the ground and pound.
Lockdown is looking for a sweep.
Fields throwing strikes but Lockdown manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lockdown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fields keeps working.
Fields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown tries for a kimura but Fields is defending well.

Lockdown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lockdown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fields has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lockdown but great work by Fields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields is working Lockdown over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lockdown taking a bit of punishment here - Fields scoring with strikes.
Fields landing a few strikes.
Fields working the body and head with strikes.
Fields landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockdown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lockdown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lockdown is looking to regain half guard here but Fields keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields cracks Lockdown with a big right hand but Lockdown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fields lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fields landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lockdown can't do much from the bottom here.
Fields working the ground and pound from side control.
Fields scoring with punches and elbows.
Fields in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fields cracks Lockdown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fields grinds an elbow into Lockdown's temple.
Fields scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fields lands an elbow.
Fields connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lockdown some visible discomfort.
Fields grinds an elbow into Lockdown's temple.
Fields landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Fields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lockdown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fields counters with a left to the body.
Lockdown fails with a takedown attempt.
Lockdown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockdown has his takedown stuffed
and Fields counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields swings for the body but Lockdown moves out of range.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown but Fields shows good takedown defense.
Lockdown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chico Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lockdown avoids it really well and circles away.

Fields gets a double leg takedown into Lockdown's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lockdown swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lockdown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fields defends it easily.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockdown keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lockdown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lockdown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lockdown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields thows a big elbow that misses.
Fields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields.
Fields lands a couple of elbows.
Fields tries to free his leg and advance position but Lockdown is retaining full guard.
Fields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fields postures up and lands a big shot to Lockdown's brow.

Fields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lockdown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fields has managed to get both his arms back between Lockdown's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fields postures up and lands a big shot to Lockdown's brow.
Fields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fields chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields lands a couple of elbows.
Lockdown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fields manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is adopting a defensive guard.

Lockdown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fields manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lockdown has Fields in his guard.
Fields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Fields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fields sprawls well. Fields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lockdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lockdown momentarily.
Lockdown throws a hook to the side of Fields's head but Fields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lockdown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields shoots for a takedown but Lockdown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lockdown fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockdown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fields.
Fields lands a nice looking body shot.

Fields drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lockdown on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fields is putting a hurting on Lockdown here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fields working the ground and pound.
Fields connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lockdown some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockdown tries to escape but Fields is in control.
Shawn Fields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lockdown takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Fields's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fields lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lockdown down.
Lockdown on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fields lands a nice forearm strike.
Lockdown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Lockdown is trying to work for a kimura but Fields is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fields is just riding it out for now. Lockdown eventually gives up the hold.
Fields gets back to full guard.
Fields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chico Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Fields is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fields pulls Lockdown in close to prevent any damage.
Lockdown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lockdown stopping the sweep attempt from Fields.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields pulls Lockdown in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Fields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Fields!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Kourlios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Brzenszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourlios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Self Esteem - Offspring. Brzenszczykiewicz has chosen Body Count - Body muthafuckin' count as his entrance music. Adam Brzenszczykiewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kourlios
vs
Brzenszczykiewicz

188 cm
26
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

196 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Kourlios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kourlios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kourlios fails to land with a series of punches.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a body kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kourlios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz feints and then cracks Kourlios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kourlios down.
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Kourlios's front leg but catches the back leg as Kourlios tries to avoid it.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Kourlios off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brzenszczykiewicz tenderised Kourlios's leg. Kourlios is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kourlios is breathing heavily.
Brzenszczykiewicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a wild body kick that Kourlios sees coming a mile off.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick but Kourlios moves out of range.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kourlios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kourlios swinging wildly here.
Brzenszczykiewicz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kourlios. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brzenszczykiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Kourlios.
Kourlios misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kourlios tries to land a front kick but Brzenszczykiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kourlios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brzenszczykiewicz defends it nicely.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a head kick. Kourlios smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brzenszczykiewicz - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourlios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brzenszczykiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kourlios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brzenszczykiewicz's waist but Brzenszczykiewicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kourlios off to one side.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kourlios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kourlios is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brzenszczykiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Kourlios.
Kourlios looks to land a combination but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it well.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kourlios might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kourlios throws a body kick the misses
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kourlios fails with the takedown
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Kourlios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kourlios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brzenszczykiewicz. Brzenszczykiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that Kourlios semi-blocks.
Kourlios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kourlios avoids the head kick by Brzenszczykiewicz.
Kourlios misses with a few strikes there.
Brzenszczykiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kourlios misses with a combination
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brzenszczykiewicz. Kourlios shrugs it off though.
Brzenszczykiewicz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kourlios.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kourlios's head.
Kourlios steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brzenszczykiewicz. That one must have hurt.
Brzenszczykiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brzenszczykiewicz connects with a solid leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brzenszczykiewicz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kourlios's calf.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a high kick!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kourlios.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Kourlios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Brzenszczykiewicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kourlios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kostas Kourlios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Brzenszczykiewicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Brzenszczykiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kourlios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brzenszczykiewicz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kourlios.
Brzenszczykiewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kourlios.
Kourlios lands a two punch combo.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Kourlios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brzenszczykiewicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kourlios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kourlios will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Kourlios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourlios lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brzenszczykiewicz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a head kick.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brzenszczykiewicz pushes Kourlios away with a front kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Kourlios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kourlios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brzenszczykiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brzenszczykiewicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brzenszczykiewicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kourlios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kourlios crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brzenszczykiewicz - the referee stops the clock and Kourlios gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brzenszczykiewicz. Kourlios manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Brzenszczykiewicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Kourlios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brzenszczykiewicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
Kostas Kourlios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brzenszczykiewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kourlios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brzenszczykiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kourlios thuds his right hand into Brzenszczykiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kourlios looks to land a combination but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz pushes Kourlios away with a front kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Kourlios misses.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a kick to the temple. Kourlios shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Kourlios.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Kourlios's front leg but catches the back leg as Kourlios tries to avoid it.
Brzenszczykiewicz thumps Kourlios with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourlios misses with a wild combination.
Kourlios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brzenszczykiewicz 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reiji Okazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Gazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by National Anthem of Italy. Reiji Okazaki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Okazaki
vs
Gazza

200 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reiji Okazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domenic Gazza!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okazaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gazza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Gazza. Those never looked like landing.
Okazaki lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okazaki there.

Okazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gazza.
Okazaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Gazza wants a takedown but no success here.
Okazaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Okazaki landing knees to the head.

It looks like Domenic Gazza has been cut.
Gazza wants a takedown.
Reiji Okazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Gazza.
Gazza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gazza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gazza tries to circle away but Okazaki has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Okazaki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazza being controlled against the cage.
Okazaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Okazaki is pressed up against the cage. Gazza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okazaki down to the mat. Okazaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Okazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gazza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okazaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Okazaki clinches up against the cage.
Okazaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gazza looks gassed!
Gazza is pressed up against the cage. Okazaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gazza down to the mat. Gazza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gazza cracks Okazaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Okazaki pushes Gazza up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazza takes an elbow to the temple.
Gazza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okazaki's elbow.
Gazza lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazza wants a takedown.
Gazza wants to break free but Okazaki has control.
A knee to the head by Okazaki.
Okazaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gazza fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Okazaki darts in and clinches Gazza up against the cage.
Okazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Gazza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okazaki staying out of range there.
Gazza swats away the attempt to clinch by Okazaki.
Gazza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gazza cracks Okazaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okazaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okazaki, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gazza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okazaki can pounce on him.
Okazaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gazza on the side of the head.
Gazza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okazaki lands a high kick!
Gazza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okazaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okazaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okazaki cracks Gazza with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okazaki.
Okazaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gazza under the eye.
Okazaki with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okazaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okazaki tries to clinch up.

Okazaki clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Okazaki.
Gazza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okazaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Okazaki.
Okazaki lands an elbow just above Gazza 's eye.
Okazaki lands an elbow inside.
Gazza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Okazaki.

That has opened up Domenic Gazza's cut even more.
Okazaki lands an elbow that stopped Gazza in his tracks for a moment.
Okazaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gazza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okazaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Okazaki wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okazaki obliges.
Okazaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Okazaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reiji Okazaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenic Gazza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gazza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okazaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gazza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okazaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gazza to counter with a crisp jab.
Okazaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazza.
Gazza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Gazza misses.
Okazaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okazaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gazza swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gazza closes the distance and pushes Okazaki back into the cage.
Gazza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gazza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Okazaki.

Okazaki wants the takedown. Gazza is fighting it off but Okazaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gazza's guard against the cage.
Gazza is breathing heavily.
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!
Gazza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okazaki is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okazaki distracts Gazza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okazaki wants to control from the top but Gazza keeps moving.
Okazaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okazaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Reiji Okazaki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gazza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gazza swats away the attempt to clinch by Okazaki.
Gazza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okazaki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okazaki.
Okazaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gazza. Gazza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okazaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gazza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gazza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okazaki manages to avoid it.

Gazza instigates a clinch.
Gazza looking to stall.
Gazza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reiji Okazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Gazza.
Okazaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gazza.
Gazza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Okazaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okazaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gazza throws a head punch that misses.
Gazza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okazaki lands a knee to the body.
Okazaki lands an elbow just above Gazza 's eye.
Gazza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okazaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Okazaki lands an elbow inside that Gazza shrugs off.
Okazaki lands a damaging elbow.
Okazaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gazza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Okazaki.
Okazaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gazza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okazaki lands an elbow inside.
Okazaki lands an elbow inside.
Okazaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okazaki connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okazaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Gazza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okazaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okazaki lands an elbow that stopped Gazza in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Domenic Gazza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Okazaki lands an elbow inside.
Okazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okazaki has Gazza pushed against the cage.
Gazza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okazaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okazaki has Gazza pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Okazaki.
Okazaki stalling in the clinch.
Reiji Okazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okazaki lands an elbow just above Gazza 's eye.
Okazaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gazza's defenses.
Okazaki crunches a lovely knee into Gazza's ribcage.
Okazaki lands a knee to the body.
Okazaki lands a nice elbow.
Okazaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gazza's face.
Gazza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okazaki prevents it.
Okazaki stalling in the clinch.
Gazza wants a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okazaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okazaki leaning against his opponent.
Okazaki stops a takedown attempt from Gazza.
Okazaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reiji Okazaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenic Gazza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gazza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Okazaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Okazaki stops Gazza from getting back to his feet.
Okazaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Okazaki wants to control the pace but Gazza is squirming around nicely.
Okazaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okazaki controlling the pace for now.
Gazza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Okazaki wants to finish this one by submission but Gazza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okazaki.
Gazza is working to get back to half guard.
Okazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazza can do to turn this around?
Gazza is squirming around, avoiding Okazaki's attempts to control the action.
Okazaki wants to take Gazza's back but he can't do it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okazaki trying to control but Gazza is having none of it.
Gazza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okazaki moves to take his opponent's back.
Okazaki tries to keep control of the position but Gazza is staying busy.

Okazaki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gazza has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Okazaki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Domenic Gazza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okazaki lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gazza staying busy and making it hard for Okazaki to control.
Gazza rolls, trying to escape but Okazaki keeps control of the position.
Okazaki keeps control of the position easily here as Gazza tries to buck him off.
Okazaki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gazza for as long as he can get away with.
Reiji Okazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reiji Okazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Reiji Okazaki just wasn't active enough.
Gazza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gazza there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okazaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Gazza. Those never looked like landing.
Gazza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okazaki avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Gazza misses.
Gazza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okazaki scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Okazaki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reiji Okazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okazaki 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reiji Okazaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skylar Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jones
vs
Bennett

179 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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, Quinton Jones!
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, Skylar Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks Bennett with a good jab.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Bennett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Jones misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Quinton Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stalks Bennett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennett's face. Bennett staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to score with low kicks.
Bennett lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Bennett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennett.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Jones throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bennett lands.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones blocks a head kick by Bennett.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennett.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennett. That's going to slow Jones down.
Bennett scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Bennett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennett throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Bennett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.

Jones is rocked!
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennett.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennett scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett lands a brutal head kick. Jones looks out on his feet and Bennett throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Skylar Bennett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekel Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rage might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sky is the Limit. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Rage
vs
Ortiz

188 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekel Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage throws out a powerful jab.
Ortiz connects with a crisp jab.
Rage blocks a jab.
Rage tries to move into range but Ortiz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortiz under the eye.

Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz ducks into an uppercut from Rage and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekel Rage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po has chosen TURBO as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Santiago
vs
Po

180 cm
21
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chin Po!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santiago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Po takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Santiago slips under a jab.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Po wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Po tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Po misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Santiago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Santiago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Po on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santiago connects with a body shot.
Santiago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Po missing with a left hand there. Santiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Po throws a leg kick but Santiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po tries to clinch but Santiago moves away
and Santiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Po fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santiago scores with a nice head shot.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Po momentarily.
Po misses the jab.
Santiago tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a two punch combination.
Po throws a body punch but Santiago moves out of range.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santiago momentarily.
Santiago is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Po looks to clinch
and Santiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po digs a good body shot into Santiago's ribs.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Po 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Chin Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Santiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Po moves forwards but Santiago connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santiago checks a leg kick.
Santiago swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Santiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Po is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Santiago.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Po tries to clinch but Santiago moves away
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago lands a jab.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
Po wants to clinch but Santiago slips to the side
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago lands with a good body shot.
Po swings for the body but Santiago moves out of range.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Po backs up against the cage.
Po is looking to clinch but Santiago is avoiding it.
Po misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to clinch
letting Santiago counter with a right hand.
Santiago punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Po misses with a body shot.
Po misses with a low kick.
Dante Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Po tries to clinch but Santiago moves out of range.
Po swings widly with a right hand
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Po lands a jab to Santiago's midsection.

Po moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Santiago.
Po has Santiago pressed against the cage.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Po's ribcage. Po let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santiago stalling against the cage.
Santiago cracks Po with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santiago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santiago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Santiago.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
A short uppercut from Santiago.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Santiago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Po looks up at the clock. Bad move! Santiago lands a right hand from hell, dropping Po. Santiago pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Santiago!
Dante Santiago retains his lightweight title!