UFF 22: Final Judgement PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Linford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Ewing is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Linford
vs
Ewing

179 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

187 cm
19
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jensen Linford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ewing is defended easily by Linford.
The fighters circling - Linford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A right-left combo lands from Linford.
Linford avoids the head kick by Ewing.
Ewing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linford tests Ewing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linford misses with a two punch combination.
Linford throws a nice looking combination but Ewing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linford.

Linford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ewing regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linford passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Linford happy to just control the position for now.
Linford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ewing stops Linford from passing to mount.

Linford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ewing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing is looking to reverse the position.
Ewing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Linford.
Ewing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Linford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Linford trying to control the position but Ewing is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linford working the ground and pound but Ewing is defending the strikes.
Linford throws an elbow but Ewing slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linford staying calm.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Linford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewing keeps working.
Ewing is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Linford's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Linford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ewing sees it coming and defends easily.
Ewing has hold of Linford's hands but Linford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Linford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewing defending well though.

Linford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ewing defends it well.
Ewing wants to control but Linford is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ewing pushes Linford off looking to stand but Linford dives back in and keeps control.
Linford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewing manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Linford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ewing misses with the combination.
Linford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ewing lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jensen Linford has been cut.
Linford lands a jab-cross combination.
Jensen Linford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

Linford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ewing's half guard.
Linford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linford trying to mount his opponent but Ewing defends it.
Linford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Linford thows a huge punch but Ewing dodges it nicely.
Ewing moves into full guard.
Linford looking to sit in guard and control but Ewing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Linford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ewing is fighting to break Linford's control of his arms but Linford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linford is keeping the position for now.
Ewing wants to control from the top but Linford keeps moving.
Linford pulls Ewing in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ewing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Linford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Linford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing can't escape the position.
Ewing bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Linford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ewing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Linford pulls Ewing in to control the position.
Jensen Linford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linford keeping moving, preventing Ewing from controlling successfully.
Ewing looking to sit in guard and control but Linford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Linford advances to half guard.
Ewing is staying active underneath Linford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ewing is defending against the submission attempts here by Linford.

Linford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linford prevents Ewing from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jensen Linford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jensen Linford'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. This is the final round!

Ewing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linford misses with a wild combination.

Linford scores with a takedown into Ewing's guard.
Linford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ewing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linford landing some decent shots from guard.
Linford looking to pass the guard.

Linford has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ewing to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Linford is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ewing pulls down on the head and he's put Linford to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buck Ewing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Allen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Sichev's chin.

Allen
vs
Sichev

191 cm
25
211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

207 cm
22
204 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Sichev!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sichev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sichev shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Sichev off balance momentarily.
Sichev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sichev.
Nice sprawl there from Allen as Sichev shoots in.
Al Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sichev.
Sichev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sichev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Sichev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sichev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sichev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sichev's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sichev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sichev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw.

Sichev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Sichev thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sichev seems to be looking for submissions.

Sichev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Allen has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Sichev thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
Sichev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sichev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sichev trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sichev postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Sichev throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sichev tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Allen gets to his feet. Sichev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A cross from Allen lands.
Sichev shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sichev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sichev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allen as he jumps to the side.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sichev has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sichev throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuri Sichev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sichev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Sichev has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Sichev.
Sichev shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.

Sichev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sichev.
Allen is trying to buck Sichev off.

Sichev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Allen is avoiding damage well.
Allen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sichev.
Sichev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen is pushing Sichev's head away, looking to escape. Sichev manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sichev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Sichev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sichev looks up at the clock and then as Allen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sichev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Sichev tries for a kimura but Allen is defending well.

Sichev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Sichev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sichev working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev lands a few punches from side control.
Sichev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sichev is trying to get an arm triangle but Allen is defending well.
Sichev looks up at the clock and then as Allen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sichev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sichev is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Sichev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sichev on the ground.
Sichev laying and praying for a moment but Allen takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sichev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sichev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sichev lands strikes from half guard.
Sichev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sichev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allen defends it well.
Sichev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Sichev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sichev closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Sichev pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuri Sichev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sichev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sichev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sichev misses with a few strikes there.
Sichev staying out of range there.
Sichev moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sichev.
Sichev throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Sichev shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sichev.
Sichev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sichev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sichev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allen, as that shot connected.
Al Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sichev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sichev doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Sichev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sichev tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sichev. Sichev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sichev darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Sichev is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sichev tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.

Allen kicks Sichev off and gets to his feet.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Sichev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sichev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Sichev's ribs.
Allen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen leaves Sichev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sichev's hands.
Al Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Allen catches Sichev right on the button with a cross.
Allen throws a hook but Sichev blocks it.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Sichev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.

Sichev is rocked!
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sichev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sichev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sichev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Rick Derringer- I Am A Real American as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Maguire
vs
Jackson

187 cm
29
216 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

190 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Coulton Maguire!
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, Carl Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Maguire.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.
Jackson dives in and grabs Maguire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maguire pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Coulton Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Jackson.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carl Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Maguire wants to clinch.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Maguire. Maguire maintains the clinch.
Maguire leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Maguire as the two fighters clinch.
Maguire connects with a knee to the head.
Maguire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Maguire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire lands an uppercut.
Maguire lands a right hand.
Maguire lands a body punch.
Maguire is working Jackson over against the cage.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Jackson is rocked!
Maguire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him?
Maguire creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Maguire pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coulton Maguire!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Man Bearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCool comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up to Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bearpig
vs
McCool

175 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Man Bearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter McCool!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearpig throws a big shot that misses.
McCool shoots in looking for a takedown but Bearpig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bearpig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bearpig.
Bearpig checks a leg kick.
Bearpig lands with an uppercut that bounces McCool off the cage and back into rage.
McCool throws an off balance right hand

so Bearpig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCool not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCool 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.
McCool keeping moving, preventing Bearpig from controlling successfully.
Bearpig working some strikes from top position.
Bearpig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig postures up.
Bearpig chips away with some ground and pound.
McCool has momentary wrist control but Bearpig slips an elbow through the middle.
McCool wants to hit a switch here but Bearpig passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCool there!
Bearpig lands a nice shot to the head.

McCool is rocked!
McCool is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCool is still in real trouble! Can Bearpig finish him?
McCool regains half guard.
McCool slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCool seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCool is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bearpig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bearpig tries to get out of the position.
McCool is keen to just control but Bearpig is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bearpig desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bearpig tries to get to full guard but McCool has control of the leg.
Bearpig trying to control from the bottom.
Bearpig controlling the position well.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Man Bearpig just wasn't active enough.
McCool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool throws a big shot that misses.
Bearpig looks to score with a jab to the body but McCool is just out of range.
McCool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bearpig keeps the fight on the outside.
McCool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bearpig is fending him off so far but McCool persists. Nope, Bearpig circles away and we're back to standing.
Man Bearpig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter McCool.
McCool tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bearpig is able to avoid easily.
McCool misses with a left hand

and Bearpig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bearpig.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCool wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

McCool has an active guard here but Bearpig has managed to pass into half guard.
Bearpig is trying to control the action in half guard but McCool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCool moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bearpig stopping the sweep attempt from McCool.
Bearpig slips nicely into half guard.
Bearpig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCool manages to get to full guard.
Bearpig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McCool throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bearpig escapes and throws McCool's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Bearpig. McCool does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCool takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCool throws a leg kick that misses.
Bearpig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bearpig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCool fails with a takedown attempt.
Bearpig thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bearpig misses its intended target.
McCool blocks a jab.

Bearpig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bearpig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCool is pressing down on Bearpig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCool controls Bearpig momentarily but Bearpig frees himself.

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

McCool working for a triangle but Bearpig defends it easily.
Man Bearpig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bearpig is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McCool has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bearpig is looking to defend but McCool has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bearpig! McCool pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bearpig taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter McCool!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dsdsds Sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dsdsds Sdsdsd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sdsdsd
vs
Lesnar

200 cm
30
250 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

191 cm
30
275 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good 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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dsdsds Sdsdsd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sdsdsd is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Sdsdsd is defending well.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar working over Sdsdsd with some ground and pound. Sdsdsd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sdsdsd is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sdsdsd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sdsdsd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sdsdsd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
Lesnar is controlling Sdsdsd's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sdsdsd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sdsdsd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Sdsdsd is keeping busy.
Sdsdsd is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.
Lesnar won't allow Sdsdsd to pass to mount.
Lesnar is pressing down on Sdsdsd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sdsdsd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sdsdsd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sdsdsd!
Lesnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sdsdsd hang on?
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!
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
Sdsdsd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sdsdsd working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sdsdsd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sdsdsd is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sdsdsd working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sdsdsd tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Dsdsds Sdsdsd has been cut.
Lesnar lands a big elbow - Sdsdsd is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sdsdsd is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!