V.F.C 8: Cemetary Gates PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent has chosen Boyz Are Gonna Rock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sparks
vs
Vincent

200 cm
18
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Sparks!
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, Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks wants to clinch up but Vincent keeps it at a distance.

Sparks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vincent is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Vincent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sparks can't escape the position.
Sparks is trying to escape the mount but Vincent keeps good control and instead manages to take Sparks's back.
Sparks looking to control the position.
Vincent is riding his opponent, not letting Sparks buck him off.
Sparks is in bad spot here.
Will Vincent go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vincent gets his hands free as Sparks looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is hanging on to Sparks's back as he tries to escape.
Sparks trying to control the position but Vincent manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vincent trying to control momentarily.
Vincent avoiding Sparks 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparks tries to escape but Vincent has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sparks gets full guard.
Sparks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vincent controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Vincent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sparks has an active guard here but Vincent has managed to pass into half guard.
Sparks wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparks is trying to get back to full guard.

Vincent seems to be working for a kimura but Sparks defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent stalling.
Vincent trying to control the action but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks trying to control here.

Sparks actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Vincent seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sparks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ron Sparks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vincent lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Sparks has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sparks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vincent's brow.

Sparks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vincent moves into full guard.
Vincent wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vincent's guard.
Sparks works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent wants to control but Sparks postures up.
Vincent manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparks's best efforts.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vincent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vincent trying to control the position.
Sparks forces his way into half guard.
Sparks slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparks is thwarting Vincent's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent moves into full guard.
Vincent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vincent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
Sparks trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sparks is really struggling to control Vincent but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparks scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparks tries to clinch but Vincent is having none of it.

Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Vincent.
Sparks stalls.
Sparks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Vinnie Vincent has been cut.
Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Vincent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ron Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vincent misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Vincent does no damage.
Sparks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sparks looking to score a takedown here. Vincent is defending well but Sparks drives through and ends up in Vincent's guard.
Vincent wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Sparks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Vincent's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sparks tries to clinch up but Vincent circles away and keeps his distance.
Vincent misses with the combination.
Vincent misses with an uppercut.
Sparks is looking to clinch but Vincent is avoiding it.

Sparks gets the takedown into side control.
Vincent is not content to let Sparks control the position.
Sparks wants to take a breather but Vincent manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sparks.
Vincent is trying to keep Sparks in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Sparks's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vincent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Vincent's legs - danger averted.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Vincent is trying to keep Sparks in close.

Vincent looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparks has picked Vincent up and slammed him! Vincent can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparks manages to pass to side control!
Ron Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is not content to let Sparks control the position.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vincent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks is trying to control. Vincent wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vincent tries to roll over but Sparks keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but Vincent defending well.
Sparks is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ron Sparks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sparks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vincent just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks tries to clinch but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vincent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparks to score with a decent uppercut.
Vincent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Vincent.
Sparks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Vincent circles away.
Vincent misses with a hook.
Vincent connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparks momentarily.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.
Vincent moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vinnie Vincent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vincent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vincent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vincent misses with a few strikes there.
Sparks is looking to clinch.

Sparks has managed to clinch.
Vincent wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Sparks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparks, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Sparks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hurl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silver
vs
Hurl

180 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Hurl!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver tries to clinch but Hurl is having none of it.
Hurl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Silver changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hurl looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silver is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hurl is trying to strike from the bottom but Silver has passed into full mount.
Hurl is looking to improve his position but Silver isn't that keen on the idea.
Silver controlling from the full mount.
Hurl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hurl for as long as he can get away with.
Hurl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silver could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silver trying to control but Hurl is having none of it.
Hurl tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hurl is looking to improve his position but Silver isn't that keen on the idea.
Silver controlling his opponent.
Silver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hurl is desperately trying to improve his position but Silver has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hurl is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hurl sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Silver is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurl wants to get back to full guard.

Hurl actively working from the bottom here.
Hurl is looking to control Silver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurl avoid being mounted?
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.
Hurl wants to get back to full guard.
Silver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silver controlling the position easily from mount.
Hurl is trying desperately to improve position.
Silver controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hurl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silver breaks from Hurl's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silver content just to control the position here.
Silver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silver controlling from the full mount.
Silver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hurl takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurl regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hurl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Hurl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hurl eats them both and turns towards Silver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hurl misses with a takedown
and Silver counters with a body kick.
Hurl shoots in looking for a takedown but Silver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jordan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hurl.
Hurl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silver lands a slapping body shot.

Silver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hurl on his heels. He'll look to pass Hurl's guard now, I'm sure.

Hurl has his foot on Silver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silver works his way back into a safe position though.
Silver pushing down on Hurl's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silver passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver controlling from the full mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hurl tries to lock up and control but Silver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hurl can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurl slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hurl is pressing down on Silver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silver advances to half guard.
Silver trying to control from half guard but Hurl is working away.
Silver is nestled in close to Hurl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver prevents Hurl from improving his position.
Silver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hurl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silver wants to control from the top but Hurl keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Silver just wasn't active enough.
Silver lands a body shot.
Silver looks to land a combination. Hurl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hurl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Hurl persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurl fails with the takedown
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurl tries for a takedown but Silver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Silver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hurl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hurl is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silver connects with a decent elbow.
Silver working the head and body with strikes.
Silver moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hurl is looking to escape.
Hurl is looking to get to half guard.
Silver raining down shots from the mount!
Silver raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hurl is desperately trying to improve his position but Silver has a good base and remains in mount.
Silver raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Silver dominated that second round.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurl backwards.
Hurl wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurl tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Silver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurls head.
Silver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hurl.
Jordan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hurl.
Hurl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Hurl looking for a takedown.
Hurl tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hurl or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silver.
Silver lands a body punch.
Silver lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Silver.
Silver works on Hurl's body with a couple of short punches.
Silver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Silver has Hurl pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silver pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hurl tumbling to the mat - Silver dives into Hurl's guard.
Jordan Silver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver with a nice head shot there.
Silver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hurl 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.
Hurl can't keep his opponent in guard - Silver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Silver moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hurl.
Hurl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hurl's face as Silver controls the position.
Silver trying to control the action but Hurl is working from the bottom.
Hurl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurl wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silver in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Silver just wasn't active enough.
Hurl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silver.
Hurl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silver sprawls well. Silver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurl gets slowly back to his feet.

Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurl is trying to drag Silver to the mat but Silver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hurl tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Hurl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Silver has hold of one of Hurl's legs. Hurl is fighting the takedown attempt but Silver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Silver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Silver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silver has managed to get both his arms back between Hurl's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hurl being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silver 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Silver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Yaroslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Koponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Yaroslev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mauri Koponen's chin.

Yaroslev
vs
Koponen

205 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

221 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Yaroslev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauri Koponen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koponen shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaroslev tries to sprawl out of it but Koponen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaroslev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Koponen scores with a takedown into Yaroslev's guard.

Yaroslev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaroslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koponen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koponen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaroslev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Koponen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yaroslev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koponen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Koponen. No joy for Yaroslev on that attempt.
Yaroslev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koponen can pounce on him.
Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. Koponen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaroslev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yaroslev wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koponen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yaroslev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koponen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koponen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Yaroslev tries to keep at a distance but Koponen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koponen lands a nice uppercut.

Koponen wants the takedown. Yaroslev is fighting it off but Koponen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yaroslev's guard against the cage.
Yaroslev keeping moving, preventing Koponen from controlling successfully.
Koponen pushes down on Yaroslev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yaroslev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yaroslev keeping moving, preventing Koponen from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koponen wants to pass the guard but Yaroslev is keeping the position.
Koponen trying to control but Yaroslev is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koponen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yaroslev's guard.
Koponen is taking a breather. Yaroslev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev wants to improve his position but Koponen is controlling well.
Koponen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yaroslev gets full guard.
Koponen forces his way into half guard.
Koponen looks gassed!

Koponen is looking for a kimura here.
Koponen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koponen is looking for a kimura here.
Yaroslev wants to improve his position but Koponen is controlling well.
Koponen is keen to just control but Yaroslev is a slippery customer.
Yaroslev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Koponen is trying to control the action in half guard but Yaroslev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yaroslev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koponen with a flurry of punches that miss.

Yaroslev has his foot on Koponen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koponen works his way back into a safe position though.
Yaroslev wants to improve his position but instead Koponen has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koponen wants to free his trapped foot but Yaroslev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koponen stalling.
Koponen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Koponen is looking for a kimura here.
Yaroslev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yaroslev punching from the bottom.
Koponen is looking to take a break and control but Yaroslev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaroslev is looking for a sweep. Koponen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koponen gets a clinch.

Koponen jumps guard and drags Yaroslev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yaroslev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yaroslev looking to pass the guard.
Yaroslev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauri Koponen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yaroslev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Koponen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yaroslev is defending well. Koponen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yaroslev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Koponen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauri Koponen!

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 Ayo Sanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch MyFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sanni
vs
MyFace

187 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Sanni!
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, Punch MyFace!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MyFace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanni.
MyFace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

MyFace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanni pushes MyFace off looking to stand but MyFace dives back in and keeps control.
Sanni tries to roll over but MyFace keeps him under control.
Sanni gets full guard.
MyFace wants to control from the top but Sanni keeps moving.

Sanni working for submissions but it's allowed MyFace to get to half guard.
MyFace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MyFace in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanni wants to get back to full guard.

Punch MyFace has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MyFace shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanni misses with a straight left.
Sanni throws a left and a right that both miss
and MyFace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanni circles away from the clinch attempt.
MyFace is looking to clinch but Sanni is avoiding it.
Sanni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanni circles away.
Sanni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanni as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MyFace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanni as he avoids it easily.
Ayo Sanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch MyFace.
MyFace dives in and grabs Sanni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanni pushes down on MyFace's head and hops out.
Sanni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MyFace is defended easily by Sanni.
Sanni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MyFace shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanni tries to sprawl out of it but MyFace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MyFace doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanni circles away.
MyFace slips a jab and a cross from Sanni.
MyFace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanni as he avoids it easily.
Sanni throws a series of punches but MyFace moves out of range.
Sanni misses with a two punch combination.
MyFace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

MyFace closes the distance and clinches.
MyFace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanni's efforts to push away.
MyFace is pushing Sanni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

MyFace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MyFace fails with the takedown.
Sanni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MyFace.
A jab from Sanni does it's job there.
Sanni tests MyFace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MyFace misses with a takedown attempt - Sanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ayo Sanni 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.

Sanni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for MyFace with that takedown attempt.
Sanni throws a nice looking combination but MyFace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MyFace.
MyFace shoots in for a takedown but Sanni shows good takedown defense.
Ayo Sanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch MyFace.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanni!
Sanni falls off balance throwing a combination

and MyFace counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MyFace.
MyFace preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MyFace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MyFace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanni wants to get back to his feet but MyFace passes into half guard.

MyFace is looking for a kimura here.
MyFace tries to stand and escape but Sanni actually recovers to full guard.
Sanni wants to control the position but MyFace says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MyFace wants to pass the guard but Sanni is defending well.
Sanni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanni tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace prevents Sanni from improving his position.
Sanni wants to get back to his feet.
MyFace wants to pass the guard but Sanni is defending well.
MyFace not doing much here.
Sanni wants to control but MyFace is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

MyFace clinches up against the cage.
MyFace landing knees to the head.

It looks like Ayo Sanni has been cut.
MyFace tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MyFace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MyFace prevents Sanni from breaking the clinch.
Sanni prevents a takedown attempt there.
MyFace tries for a takedown. No joy.
MyFace tries to pull guard but Sanni won't allow it.

MyFace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanni lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanni scores with a body shot.
MyFace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanni's waist but Sanni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MyFace off to one side.
MyFace is breathing heavily.
Sanni scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MyFace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Sanni.
Sanni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanni tries to bum rush MyFace with a series of wild strikes but MyFace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MyFace looks for a takedown but Sanni sprawls well.
Sanni lands with a hook. MyFace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanni misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Sanni finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ayo Sanni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ayo Sanni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A right-left combo lands from Sanni.

MyFace is rocked!
Sanni tries to bum rush MyFace with a series of wild strikes but MyFace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MyFace is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanni finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Sanni. Those never looked like landing.
MyFace tries to clinch there but Sanni circles away.
A punch combination from Sanni misses.
Sanni throws a right and a left that both miss.
MyFace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanni throws an overhand right that drops MyFace like a sack of potatoes! Sanni dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayo Sanni!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Gabriel Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Cienglinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cienglinho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Of Us Is Gonna Die Young. Piotr Cienglinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gabriel Capone
vs
Cienglinho

225 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alphonse Gabriel Capone!
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, Piotr Cienglinho!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cienglinho circles away.
Capone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cienglinho defends it nicely.
Capone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Gabriel Capone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cienglinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cienglinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Capone is looking to get to half guard.
Capone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cienglinho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

It looks like Alphonse Gabriel Capone has been cut.
Cienglinho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Capone looks a forlorn figure.

Capone is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone wants to control but Cienglinho is having none of it.
Oh Capone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone seems to have got his legs back now.

Cienglinho has hold of Capone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Capone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cienglinho can't control as he wanted to and Capone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Capone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cienglinho thows a huge punch but Capone dodges it nicely.

Capone actively working from the bottom here.
Capone wants to get back to full guard but Cienglinho has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone taking shots to the head.
Capone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Capone tries to hold on but Cienglinho postures up.
Cienglinho scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Alphonse Gabriel Capone's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone is desperately trying to improve his position but Cienglinho has a good base and remains in mount.
Cienglinho looking to control but Capone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cienglinho avoids the attempt from Capone to control.
Cienglinho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Cienglinho looking to secure an arm triangle but Capone defends it well.
Capone is looking to get to half guard.
Cienglinho looking to control but Capone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Capone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cienglinho is trying to control. Capone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Capone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capone tries to get out of the position.

Cienglinho stands up from half guard.
Cienglinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cienglinho tries for a takedown but Capone manages to get underhooks.
Cienglinho misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capone tries for a takedown but Cienglinho manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cienglinho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Capone.
Capone looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Cienglinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alphonse Gabriel Capone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cienglinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cienglinho with good strikes from the mount here!

Alphonse Gabriel Capone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Capone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Cienglinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Capone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cienglinho on the ground.
Capone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cienglinho is retaining full guard.
Capone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cienglinho is retaining full guard.
Cienglinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Capone lands a couple of elbows.
Cienglinho working a defensive guard but Capone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cienglinho is looking to regain half guard here but Capone keeps moving and retains side control.
Cienglinho is not content to let Capone control the position.
Cienglinho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cienglinho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cienglinho moves into full guard.
Capone wanted to stand there but Cienglinho had control of the position.
Capone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cienglinho has an active guard here but Capone has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cienglinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capone pulls his head out easily.
Piotr Cienglinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cienglinho is breathing heavily.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cienglinho wants to improve his position but Capone is controlling well.

Capone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cienglinho defends it well.
Cienglinho is in trouble now - Capone has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone avoids the attempt from Cienglinho to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cienglinho is squirming around, avoiding Capone's attempts to control the action.

Capone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Capone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cienglinho's half guard.
Capone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Alphonse Gabriel Capone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alphonse Gabriel Capone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cienglinho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Capone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Capone throws a nice head kick!
Piotr Cienglinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cienglinho.
Capone tries to clinch but Cienglinho is having none of it.
Cienglinho is looking to clinch but Capone is avoiding it.
Cienglinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capone swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Capone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cienglinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cienglinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cienglinho connects with a nice short shot to Capone's temple.
Capone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cienglinho.
Capone moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cienglinho stands up and waves to Capone to follow him.
Capone keeps the fight on the outside.
Capone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alphonse Gabriel Capone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cienglinho tries to clinch there but Capone circles away.

Capone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cienglinho seems a little lost for a moment, as Capone dominates the positioning.
Capone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cienglinho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Capone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cienglinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Capone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cienglinho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cienglinho is being controlled here.
Cienglinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Capone trying to control but Cienglinho postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone is looking for a sweep. Cienglinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cienglinho working over Capone with some ground and pound. Capone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capone is looking to control Cienglinho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Capone avoid being mounted?
Capone tries to get to full guard but Cienglinho has control of the leg.
Cienglinho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Capone!
Cienglinho trying to control but Capone is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cienglinho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cienglinho looking for a guillotine from mount but Capone is having none of it.
Cienglinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Capone is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alphonse Gabriel Capone.
I think Capone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Gabriel Capone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Ahern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled - All I do is win. Matt Youngblood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Youngblood
vs
Ahern

183 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Ahern!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahern throws a front kick aimed at Youngblood's knee but Youngblood avoids it well.
Ahern avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Ahern's ribs.
Youngblood keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Youngblood.

It looks like Christian Ahern has been cut.
A combination from Youngblood does no damage.
Ahern is looking to clinch but Youngblood is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Youngblood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youngblood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahern wants to clinch up but Youngblood keeps it at a distance.
Ahern throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range.
Youngblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahern stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahern looks gassed!
Youngblood throws a shot to the body.
Youngblood cracks Ahern with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ahern falls to his knees and Youngblood doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Miller (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!

Speed
vs
Miller

200 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Miller cracks Speed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Speed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Speed in his tracks.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Speed. That one must have hurt.

Speed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Speed sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Speed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller has given up his back.
Speed is riding his opponent, not letting Miller buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller is trying to defend against the choke here but Speed has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Speed Tightens the hold and Miller taps out furiously! Speed displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cameron Speed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Styles
vs
Saarinen

194 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikko Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

It looks like Mikko Saarinen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarinen looks gassed!
Saarinen misses with a straight right.

Saarinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saarinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Styles's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Saarinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Styles is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Styles trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Styles somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Saarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Styles somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Styles lands with a nice body punch.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarinen.
Styles lands a nice hook to Saarinen's body. Saarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles connects with a body shot.
Styles jabs at Saarinen's body.
Styles lands a nice looking body shot.
Styles sizes up Saarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saarinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Styles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saarinen.
Styles throws a combination. Saarinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That has opened up Mikko Saarinen's cut even more.
Styles lands a body shot.
Styles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarinen momentarily.
Saarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Styles digs a good hook to Saarinen's body.
Styles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Styles slips under a jab from Saarinen.
Styles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

The cut above Mikko Saarinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Styles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saarinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Saarinen is rocked!
Styles drops Saarinen with a naaaaasty hook - Saarinen is in real trouble here! Styles dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derric Styles!

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 Corey Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hawkins
vs
Tzu

165 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Hawkins!
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, Sun Tzu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Tzu sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Tzu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tzu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawkins's guard.

Hawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzu manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Tzu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkins's guard.
Tzu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Tzu wanted to stand there but Hawkins had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Tzu won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
Hawkins looking to control.

Hawkins pushes a forearm under Tzu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tzu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Hawkins!