Monster Elite Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farty McFart Pants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFart Pants comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart My Heart- Motley Crue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McFart Pants
vs
Jones

195 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Farty McFart Pants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFart Pants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
McFart Pants throws a nice outside leg kick.
McFart Pants turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones motions for McFart Pants to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFart Pants throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
McFart Pants lands a high kick!
McFart Pants connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones looks to throw the jab but McFart Pants is out of range.

McFart Pants closes the distance and clinches.
McFart Pants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFart Pants with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
McFart Pants will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
letting McFart Pants counter with a right hand.
McFart Pants scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFart Pants.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFart Pants scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McFart Pants changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones is pushing McFart Pants's head away, looking to escape. McFart Pants manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones is not content to let McFart Pants control the position.

McFart Pants has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McFart Pants yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McFart Pants.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Farty McFart Pants!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Astyages (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robson
vs
Astyages

181 cm
21
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampage Robson!
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, Alistar Astyages!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astyages throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Astyages.
Robson avoids the body shot from Astyages.
Robson looks to land a combination but Astyages avoids it well.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Robson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Astyages fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robson avoids it really well and circles away.
Astyages scores with a hook.
Astyages misses the jab.
No luck for Astyages with that takedown attempt.
Astyages connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson leaves Astyages with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rampage Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Astyages.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Astyages with a nice cross.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astyages jabs at Robson's body.
Astyages throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astyages defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.
Robson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astyages checks a leg kick.
Robson tries to clinch but Astyages is having none of it.
Astyages dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Astyages darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Robson trying to hold on to Astyages's head to control him but Astyages postures up.
Astyages stalling.
Astyages wants to free his trapped foot but Robson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Robson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astyages is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson is looking to improve his position.

Astyages is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robson misses with a head kick.
Astyages scores with a hook.
Astyages misses with a straight right.
Astyages swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Astyages misses with a takedown
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Astyages throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Astyages lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Astyages tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistar Astyages dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Astyages throws a good cross that connects.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astyages lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astyages misses with a takedown attempt
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Astyages misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson misses with a body punch
and Astyages counters with a nice body shot.
Astyages blocks the body kick.
Astyages connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Astyages connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Astyages lands.
Rampage Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Astyages's front leg but catches the back leg as Astyages tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Astyages drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Astyages trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Robson is trying to keep Astyages in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astyages trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astyages postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Robson is looking for a triangle but Astyages pushes his legs off easily.
Astyages controls from within his opponent's guard.
Astyages's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Astyages fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Astyages fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Astyages tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astyages avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astyages lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astyages lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Astyages has his takedown stuffed
and Robson counters with an outside leg kick.
Astyages lands a lovely overhand right.
Astyages rushes Robson with punches - Robson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Robson goes down! Astyages follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistar Astyages!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sky Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fouad Barayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barayev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MEDINE. Fouad Barayev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bishop
vs
Barayev

188 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sky Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fouad Barayev!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev.
Sky Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop throws a combination. Barayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barayev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop lands a jab-cross combination.
Barayev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barayev in his tracks.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barayev's head.
Bishop throws a combination. Barayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!

Barayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bishop did well to prevent Barayev getting side control.
Barayev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barayev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barayev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.
Barayev with shots to the head and body - Bishop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barayev thowing shots but they're missing.
Bishop tries to lock up and control but Barayev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barayev looking to ground and pound but Bishop is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Barayev has control of Bishop's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bishop regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bishop holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barayev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bishop gets back to half guard.
Barayev wants to pass to mount but Bishop is defending the position.
Barayev throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Barayev looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barayev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bishop defends it well.

Barayev is working for a submission of some sort.
Barayev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bishop reverses the position - he's now on top in Barayev's guard.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.

Barayev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sky Bishop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Bishop lands a jab-cross combination.
Bishop tries to bum rush Barayev with a series of wild strikes but Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barayev checks a low kick from Bishop.
Sky Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bishop duly obliges.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Barayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barayev is able to avoid easily.
Barayev is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop works over Barayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Bishop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Bishop both land. Nice combination.
Bishop wants to slow Barayev down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bishop throws a combination. Barayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Barayev off the cage and back into rage.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barayev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barayev checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop tests Barayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Barayev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop scores with a jab. Barayev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barayev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bishop throws a one two combo.
Barayev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Barayev is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bishop.
Barayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barayev backs up against the cage.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Barayev avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Barayev seems to have recovered his senses.
Barayev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Barayev's head.
Sky Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a low kick but Barayev avoids it.
Barayev walks into a jab.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Barayev backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Barayev walks into a left hand.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Barayev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop looks to land a combination. Barayev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barayev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Bishop digs a good hook to Barayev's body.
Bishop lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Bishop throws a combination. Barayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Barayev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Barayev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barayev drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barayev at a distance.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Barayev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bishop duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop lunges at Barayev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barayev's hand.
Barayev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Barayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bishop.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barayev backs up against the cage.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Barayev seems unphased.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bishop.
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sky Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bishop sizes up Barayev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Barayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Barayev slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Barayev avoids nicely.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Sky Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barayev checks a leg kick.
Bishop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop looks to land a combination. Barayev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a series of strikes that have Barayev backpedaling.
Barayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barayev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Bishop both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barayev is looking to clinch.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bishop tries to bum rush Barayev with a series of wild strikes but Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Barayev slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Barayev avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Barayev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barayev moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bishop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Barayev avoids it well.
Barayev takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop swinging wilding here.
Bishop tries to bum rush Barayev with a series of wild strikes but Barayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop throws a combination. Barayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Barayev backs away looking to recover.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Barayev saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barayev slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop works over Barayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Barayev moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Sky Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bishop cracks Barayev with an open hand slap.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barayev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Bishop scores with the left hand. Barayev knows he should have avoided that one.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bishop throws a low kick but Barayev avoids it.
Bishop throws a combination. Barayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barayev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Barayev backs away looking to recover.
Barayev moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop stalks Barayev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barayev's face. Barayev staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Barayev's head back.
Bishop jabs at Barayev's body.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop swinging wilding here.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bishop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fouad Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Barayev backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Bishop!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Prinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prinssi has chosen Pulp Fiction - Royal with Cheese as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jones
vs
Prinssi

181 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pikku Prinssi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Prinssi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Prinssi blocks nicely.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Prinssi 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.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prinssi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prinssi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Prinssi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prinssi gets back to half guard.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Prinssi's thigh. Prinssi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Prinssi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prinssi wants to sweep but no luck.

Prinssi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prinssi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Prinssi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Prinssi trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.

Prinssi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prinssi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prinssi manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is pushing down on Prinssi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prinssi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prinssi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prinssi wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prinssi's head.
Prinssi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prinssi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones distracts Prinssi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Prinssi is defending well.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prinssi is looking to improve his position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prinssi is looking to improve his position.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Prinssi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

Prinssi is rocked!
Jones looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Prinssi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Jones!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lasker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Grant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grant
vs
Lasker

182 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Grant!
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, Tim Lasker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasker lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Lasker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lasker leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lasker throws out a powerful jab.
Lasker misses with a series of wild punches.
Lasker scores with a body shot.

Lasker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lasker trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Lasker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lasker landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Grant looking to control.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Lasker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lasker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lasker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grant looking for a guillotine here but Lasker defends easily.
Lasker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard.

Lasker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Lasker is pulling down on Grant's head. It's preventing any offense from Grant, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lasker working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.
Lasker keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Grant trying to control but Lasker is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lasker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grant wants to control from the top but Lasker keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lasker counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jeff Grant has been cut.
A left and a right from Lasker both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Lasker scores with a four punch combination!
Lasker cracks Grant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lasker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt

so Lasker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grant is rocked!

Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lasker tries to stand but Grant is controlling from the bottom.
Lasker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
Lasker wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Lasker from controlling successfully.
Lasker wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant tries for a takedown but Lasker circles away easily
and Lasker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lasker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grant's half guard.
Grant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lasker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lasker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head.
Lasker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lasker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Grant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grant has his takedown stuffed

and Lasker counters with a single leg into guard. Grant didn't expect that.
Grant is adopting a defensive guard.
Grant is trying to keep Lasker in close.
Grant wants to sweep here but Lasker controlling him for the moment.
Lasker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lasker wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Lasker trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant wants to sweep here but Lasker controlling him for the moment.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lasker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lasker.
Lasker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lasker throws a sloppy strike and Grant has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lasker is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Grant!

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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 Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kauffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Taylor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Taylor
vs
Kauffman

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Taylor!
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, Chad Kauffman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauffman scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Jason Taylor has been cut.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kauffman as he avoids it easily.
Kauffman cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Kauffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kauffman tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kauffman to the ground. Kauffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kauffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kauffman pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kauffman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kauffman digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Kauffman thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Kauffman stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kauffman lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kauffman catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Kauffman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Kauffman!

C
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C
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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 Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Exley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jones
vs
Exley

183 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Fiat NOX

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, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Exley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Exley is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Exley wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Exley takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Teddy Exley has been cut.
Jones blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Exley managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Exley up against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Exley avoids it.
Exley fails to pull guard.
Exley blocks the elbow strike.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stalling.
Exley blocks the elbow strike.
Exley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Exley avoids the damage to the body.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Exley shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Exley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Exley blocks an elbow strike from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Exley's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Exley stalling.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exley's defenses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Exley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Exley gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Exley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Exley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Exley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Exley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Teddy Exley's cut even more.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Exley managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

Exley tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Exley trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Exley is controlling him.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Exley from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exley stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Exley pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Exley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones wants to clinch up but Exley keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Exley is having none of it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Exley circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exley fails with a takedown attempt.
Exley tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Exley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Exley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Exley takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Exley looking to slow down the pace here.
Exley tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Exley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones looks to clinch

and Exley counters by clinching up.
Exley takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Exley avoids it.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Exley in his tracks for a moment.
Exley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Exley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Teddy Exley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Exley is defending well for now.
Exley avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exley's defenses.
Exley tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Exley in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Exley blocks an elbow strike.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Exley in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow.

Teddy Exley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exley has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Exley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Exley blocks an elbow strike.
Exley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Exley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Exley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Exley is defending well for now.
Exley misses with a punch on the inside.
Exley tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Exley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Exley jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Exley is looking to sinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Exley's body to avoid the submission. Exley has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Exley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Teddy Exley!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston has chosen Skillet - Hero as his entrance music. 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.

Dante
vs
Houston

200 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

205 cm
18
281 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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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, Sam Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Houston!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.
Houston misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Dante blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Houston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Houston.
Houston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dante.
Houston throws a leg kick which misses Dante's front leg but catches the back leg as Dante tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houston.
Dante is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston feints and then cracks Dante's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dante down.
Houston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houston connects with a high kick.

It looks like Sam Dante has been cut.
Dante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston fakes the leg kick and cracks Dante in the body.
Houston lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Houston.
Dante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Houston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Dante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
Houston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steve Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston throws a head kick that half lands.

Sam Dante's cut is getting worse.
Houston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Houston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dante's head.

Sam Dante's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Houston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dante will feel that in the morning.
Houston lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Houston lands a big head kick that sends Dante tumbling to the mat! Houston takes a step backwards and waves Dante back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Houston circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dante drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Houston follows Dante to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Houston!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between nick daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls has chosen Kelis - Milkshake as his entrance music. nick daley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

daley
vs
Smalls

200 cm
20
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
221 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, nick daley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucien Smalls!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
daley shoots in but no luck this time.
daley shoots in but no luck this time.
daley dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Smalls throws a jab when daley was well out of range.
daley slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
Smalls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls lands with an overhand left.
Smalls closes the distance and lands a one-two.
nick daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
daley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smalls is fending him off so far but daley persists. Nope, Smalls circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nick daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls misses with a kick to the body.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
daley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
daley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smalls swivels and escapes.
Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by daley.
Smalls scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
daley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smalls as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smalls!
Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by daley.
daley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for daley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
daley is breathing heavily.
Smalls tries to bum rush daley with a series of wild strikes but daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
daley blocks a head kick by Smalls.
daley shoots in for a double leg but Smalls sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
daley takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown by daley or perhaps it was just good defense by Smalls which made him look bad.
Smalls with a jab.
Lucien Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
daley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
daley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smalls fails to land with a series of punches.
daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by daley.
daley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smalls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt daley.
Smalls scores with a jab. daley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crunch! Smalls slams his shin into daley's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smalls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalls lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throws a series of punches but daley avoids them all with ease.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.

daley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

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

daley seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smalls has recovered full guard.
Smalls keeping moving, preventing daley from controlling successfully.

daley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smalls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smalls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smalls!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
daley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smalls presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Smalls wants to finish this one by submission but daley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smalls.
Smalls lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smalls with shots to the head and body - daley looks very uncomfortable down there.
daley is squirming around, avoiding Smalls's attempts to control the action.
Smalls working daley over with strikes here.
daley is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smalls cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Smalls connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls landing strikes from the mount.
daley regains half guard.

daley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smalls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
daley taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smalls cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smalls connects with a bit shot that sees daley covering up! More strikes from Smalls and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smalls is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucien Smalls!
Lucien Smalls is the new light heavyweight champion!