BAC 111 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ruude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganon Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ruude
vs
Matsumoto

191 cm
24
196 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Rick Ruude!
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, Ganon Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruude is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruude counters with a straight right hand.
Ruude connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsumoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsumoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsumoto lands a nice hook to Ruude's body. Ruude takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsumoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsumoto throws a right hand that Ruude ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruude also avoids with ease.

Ruude drops down and drives through with a powerful 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!
Ruude lands a couple of elbows.
Matsumoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruude trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruude with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsumoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruude 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.
Ruude sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsumoto's guard.
Ruude throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruude keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruude works his way into side control.
Matsumoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matsumoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruude connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruude remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruude connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matsumoto some visible discomfort.
Ruude in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matsumoto defending against the ground and pound.
Ruude landing a few strikes.

Matsumoto is rocked!
Matsumoto looks gassed!
Ruude looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsumoto is avoiding damage well.
Ruude tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsumoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matsumoto is still in real trouble! Can Ruude finish him?
Ruude working the ground and pound.
Matsumoto is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruude is working Matsumoto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ruude in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Matsumoto looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ruude turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ruude!

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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 Im Chopped (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. California Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chopped
vs
Faber

172 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Im Chopped!
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, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faber dives in and scores a takedown into Chopped's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Faber drops back looking for a leg! Chopped is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chopped manages to kick Faber off! Faber jumps back into Chopped's guard.
Chopped is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Faber drops back looking for a leg! Chopped is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chopped manages to kick Faber off! Faber jumps back into Chopped's guard.

Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Chopped is looking for a triangle but Faber pushes his legs off easily.
Chopped is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.

Faber drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Faber as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Chopped screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Faber! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Urijah Faber!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hulk
vs
Collins

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Hulk!
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, Cal Collins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk misses with a left hand

and Collins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hulk!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hulk flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Collins looking to control but Hulk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collins lands a nice shot to the head.
Collins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Collins controlling his opponent.
Collins wants to control the pace but Hulk is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looking to finish Hulk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hulk!
Hulk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.

Collins working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hulk turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Collins off and cradles Hulk's limp body as Collins celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cal Collins!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Udin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzales Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales Sanchez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Udin
vs
Sanchez

185 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

206 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)

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, Bang Udin!
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, Gonzales Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzales Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Udin somewhat.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Udin circles away.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Udin throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Udin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Udin shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Udin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Udin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanchez gets a clinch.
Udin can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Udin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Udin is defended easily by Sanchez.
Udin shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
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!
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Udin slips the punch.
Udin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Udin is breathing heavily.
Udin takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Udin. Udin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Udin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Udin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Udin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Udin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Udin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Udin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez forces Udin back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Udin has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Udin looking for a takedown.
Sanchez tries to stall but Udin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Udin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez jumps guard but Udin stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Udin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Udin looking for a takedown.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Udin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Udin shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Udin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Udin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Udin has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Udin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Udin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Udin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Udin on that attempt.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Udin seems unphased.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Gonzales Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Udin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Udin's defenses.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Udin keeps it at a distance.
Udin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Udin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Udin.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Udin moves out of range.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Udin counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Udin drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Udin off! Udin jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Udin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Udin gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gonzales Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Udin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Udin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Udin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Udin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Udin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Udin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez tests Udin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez jabs at Udin's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Udin's belly button to the back.
Udin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Udin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bang Udin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Udin drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Udin.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Udins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonzales Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Udin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Udin moves out of range.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Udin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Udin circles away.
Udin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Udin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Udin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Udin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Udin's head.
Udin walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.
Udin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Udin shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Udin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Udin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Udin on the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Udin keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Udin closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Udin pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bang Udin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Udin circles away.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Udin on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Udin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez stuns Udin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.

Udin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udin wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Gonzales Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Udin cracks Sanchez with a big right hand but Sanchez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bang Udin!
A relieved looking Bang Udin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Fernando Torres struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Benton
vs
Torres

183 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Benton!
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, Fernando Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lands a really nice looking cross but Torres seems unphased.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres tries for a takedown but Benton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Benton. No joy for Torres on that attempt.
Glenn Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Torres.
Benton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton lands a nice shot that snaps Torres's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a low kick.
Benton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benton.

Torres is rocked!
Benton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benton.
Benton throws a monster overhand right that drops Torres! Benton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Benton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crown's choice of entrance music: Eminence Front. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kasparaitis
vs
Crown

196 cm
20
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
27
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Crown!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crown lands a big uppercut and Kasparaitis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kasparaitis looks OK. Crown waves Kasparaitis back to his feet!

It looks like Darius Kasparaitis has been cut.
Crown throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Crown keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kasparaitis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kasparaitis breaks from the clinch.

Kasparaitis drives through and clinches with Crown against the cage.

Kasparaitis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crown can't fight it off and eventually Kasparaitis manages to take the fight to the floor. Crown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the guard.
Kasparaitis won't allow Crown to sweep him here.
Crown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasparaitis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crown controls Kasparaitis momentarily but Kasparaitis frees himself.
Crown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis passes Crown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kasparaitis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crown is just riding it out for now. Kasparaitis eventually gives up the hold.
Kasparaitis passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kasparaitis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kasparaitis tries to control but Crown wriggling away.
Crown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Crown is having none of it.
Crown is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis wants to control the pace but Crown is squirming around nicely.
Kasparaitis with good strikes from the mount here!
Crown wants to control but Kasparaitis is having none of it.
Crown'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.
Crown is desperately trying to improve his position but Kasparaitis has a good base and remains in mount.
Kasparaitis misses with a head shot.
Kasparaitis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crown looks a forlorn figure.
Kasparaitis controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis working Crown over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kasparaitis scoring with strikes but Crown is staying in there.
Kasparaitis scoring with strikes but Crown is staying in there.

Crown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kasparaitis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasparaitis misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Kasparaitis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasparaitis tries to close the distance and clinch but Crown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kasparaitis scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasparaitis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kasparaitis'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.
Crown taking shots to the head.
Kasparaitis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Crown because Kasparaitis loaded up on that one.
Kasparaitis content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown is squirming around, avoiding Kasparaitis's attempts to control the action.
Crown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kasparaitis looking to finish with strikes here!
Kasparaitis trying to control but Crown is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown is working to get back to half guard.
Kasparaitis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kasparaitis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kasparaitis avoids the attempt from Crown to control.
Kasparaitis looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tries to control but Crown wriggling away.

Kasparaitis working for a submission but Crown is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crown tries to reverse the position but Kasparaitis maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crown is bucking up trying to escape but Kasparaitis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Darius Kasparaitis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasparaitis working the ground and pound effectively.
Kasparaitis content just to control the position here.
Crown 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparaitis is just content to waste time from the top position. Crown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crown controls Kasparaitis momentarily but Kasparaitis frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Kasparaitis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Crown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasparaitis sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kasparaitis moves into the clinch.
Crown is trying to break the clinch but Kasparaitis is controlling him.

Kasparaitis drags the fight down to the ground.
Kasparaitis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kasparaitis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Crown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kasparaitis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kasparaitis is landing with some decent strikes but Crown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crown can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasparaitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crown for as long as he can get away with.
Kasparaitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crown can do to turn this around?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darius Kasparaitis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Tibayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger has chosen Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tibayan
vs
Luger

201 cm
21
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
248 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Tibayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Luger!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tibayan throws a head kick that Luger semi-blocks.

It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Luger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luger looks to throw a body kick
and Tibayan counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tibayan tries to close the distance and clinch but Luger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tibayan.

Tibayan pushes Luger up against the cage in a clinch.
Luger lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Luger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luger misses with an uppercut. Tibayan saw that one coming.
Tibayan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tibayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tibayan throws a sloppy head kick and Luger moves out of range easily.
Tibayan misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger takes a swing at Tibayan's ribcage but misses.
Tibayan looks for the body kick but Luger saw that one coming.
Luger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tibayan throws a sloppy head kick and Luger moves out of range easily.
Tibayan tries to clinch up.
Luger throws an off balance right hand
and Tibayan counters with a thumping low kick.
Luger misses with a wild body shot.
Tibayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luger looks to land a left hand but Tibayan moved out of range nicely.
Tibayan is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tibayan.
Luger throws out a loose jab but Tibayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tibayan is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tibayan checks a leg kick.
Tibayan throws a head kick but Luger moves out of range.
Tibayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tibayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tibayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luger. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tibayan is looking to land body kicks.
Luger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tibayan. That did some damage!
Tibayan connects with an inside leg kick.
Tibayan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tibayan lands a head kick. Luger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Luger.
Tibayan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan lands a jab to Luger's midsection.
Luger misses with a hook. Tibayan ducked under it nicely.
Tibayan throws a leg kick which misses Luger's front leg but catches the back leg as Luger tries to avoid it.
Tibayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luger throws a lazy right hand but Tibayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tibayan misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luger.
A bone on bone clash there as Tibayan blocks the leg kick.
Tibayan connects with a solid leg kick.
Luger is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tibayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tibayan misses with a head kick.
Tibayan fails to land with a series of punches.
Luger lands a slapping body shot.
Luger tried to score with a low kick but Tibayan checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Luger misses.
Tibayan throws a series of punches but Luger avoids them all with ease.
Luger throws a leg kick which misses Tibayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Tibayan tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tibayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luger throws a body kick that misses.
Shane Luger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tibayan - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tibayan moves in looking to clinch but Luger pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Tibayan.
Luger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrei Tibayan is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Luger misses.
Tibayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luger.
Luger thows a leg kick but Tibayan checks it
and Tibayan counters with a leg kick.
Tibayan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tibayan.
Luger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Tibayan misses
and Luger counters with a nice leg kick.
Luger tries to work over Tibayan's front leg with a kick but Tibayan checks it.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tibayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tibayan is looking to slow Luger down with leg kicks.
Tibayan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tibayan misses with a head kick.
Tibayan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tibayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Luger misses the shot to the body.
Tibayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Luger misses.
Tibayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tibayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Tibayan blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Luger. That snapped Tibayan's head back.
Luger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tibayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tibayan manages to avoid it.
Luger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luger looks to land a left hand but Tibayan moved out of range nicely.
Tibayan misses with a leg kick.
Luger tries a low kick but Tibayan avoids it.
Luger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luger throws an off balance right hand
and Tibayan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Luger really felt that one!
Luger is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan throws a head kick that misses.
Tibayan tries to clinch there but Luger circles away.
Tibayan scores with a head kick.
Tibayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tibayan connects with a leg kick. Luger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tibayan scores with a push kick.
Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tibayan moves away.
Luger with a hook.
Tibayan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tibayan. That's going to slow Luger down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tibayan throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Luger throws a body punch but Tibayan moves out of range.
Tibayan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tibayan moves out of range of the body kick from Luger.
Luger throws an off balance right hand
and Tibayan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luger tries to land a front kick but Tibayan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luger's corner calls for a 1-2. Luger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tibayan.
Luger connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tibayan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luger.
Tibayan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luger tried to score with a low kick but Tibayan checks it.
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 Andrei Tibayan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tibayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Tibayan.
Luger misses with a straight right.
Luger slips a straight right by Tibayan.
Luger throws a front kick aimed at Tibayan's knee but Tibayan avoids it well.
Tibayan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luger throws a wild body kick that Tibayan sees coming a mile off.
Tibayan throws a head kick but Luger moves out of range.
Tibayan scores with a head kick.
Tibayan throws a wild body kick that Luger sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Luger misses.
Luger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibayan lands with a slapping head kick.
Tibayan throws a solid leg kick but Luger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tibayan.
Tibayan lands a head kick. Luger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Tibayan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tibayan.
Luger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tibayan missing with knees to the body.
Luger looking to stall.
Luger controlling the action here for a moment.
Luger misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan lands a shot to the body.
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!
Tibayan misses with a knee to the head.
Luger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tibayan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luger is defending well for now.
Tibayan misses with a knee strike.
Tibayan tries to work over Luger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tibayan trying to land knees to the body.
Tibayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tibayan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luger backwards.
Tibayan wants to stall.
Luger misses with the head strike.
Tibayan looking to throw knees to the head but Luger is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shane Luger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luger.
Luger prevents a body shot from Tibayan.
Luger wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Luger.
Luger blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Luger - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Luger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luger blocking some punches.
Luger struggles to land a body shot inside as Tibayan controls his hands.
Tibayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tibayan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luger is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibayan tries to throw a body punch but Luger avoids it by throwing Tibayan back against the cage.
Luger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tibayans head.
Luger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tibayan's elbow.
Andrei Tibayan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Luger - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tibayan prevents a body shot from Luger.
Tibayan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tibayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Luger controls his hands.
Tibayan scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Tibayan.
Tibayan blocks a body shot from Luger.
Luger lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tibayan leaning against his opponent.
Tibayan is trying to stall.
Tibayan misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Tibayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tibayan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Tibayan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linger In Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). In Shadows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IM / Cities Of The Future. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Martin
vs
In Shadows

180 cm
28
176 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linger In Shadows!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
In Shadows looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
In Shadows jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
In Shadows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin moves away from the strike by In Shadows.
In Shadows dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but In Shadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by In Shadows.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling In Shadows to counter with a crisp jab.
In Shadows scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
In Shadows misses with a wild combination.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but In Shadows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before In Shadows has time to react.
In Shadows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin looks to land a right hand but In Shadows moved out of range.
Martin throws a hook but In Shadows blocks it.
In Shadows is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
In Shadows throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
In Shadows connects with a single shot there.
In Shadows avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
In Shadows throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
In Shadows thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin slips under a jab from In Shadows.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
In Shadows on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
In Shadows slips a jab from Martin.
In Shadows is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but In Shadows was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and In Shadows moves out of range easily.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from In Shadows.

Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. In Shadows quickly recovers to half guard.
In Shadows keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
In Shadows tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. In Shadows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
In Shadows's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Linger In Shadows hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
In Shadows on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martin misses with a low kick as In Shadows jumps back.
Nice body kick from Martin.
In Shadows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
In Shadows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries for a takedown but In Shadows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
In Shadows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin defending well as In Shadows loads up on a big left hand.
In Shadows's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and In Shadows duly obliges.
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!
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and In Shadows moves out of range easily.
Martin misses with a low kick.
In Shadows misses with a looping right.
In Shadows takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
In Shadows jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
In Shadows moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
In Shadows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of In Shadows's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Linger In Shadows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on In Shadows. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from In Shadows misses the target.
In Shadows throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
In Shadows takes one to the side of the head.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin misses with a combination
and In Shadows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
In Shadows scores with a sloppy right hand. Martin should have avoided that one.
Lenny Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
In Shadows keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
In Shadows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from In Shadows misses.
Martin throws a hook but In Shadows avoids it easily.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but In Shadows takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
In Shadows has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In Shadows with a jab.
Martin throws a hook but In Shadows avoids it easily.
In Shadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts In Shadows as he jumps to the side.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by In Shadows.
In Shadows pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. In Shadows follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
In Shadows works Martin's body with a nice hook.
In Shadows avoids the head kick by Martin.
Good work by In Shadows as he checks the leg kick.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
In Shadows defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Linger In Shadows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
In Shadows smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
In Shadows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin looks to land a body kick but In Shadows moved away.
In Shadows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Linger In Shadows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
In Shadows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martin misses with a low kick.
In Shadows thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
In Shadows feints a jab promting Martin to slip. In Shadows then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by In Shadows.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but In Shadows shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
In Shadows throws a big shot that misses.
In Shadows scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by In Shadows which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Shadows misses with a looping left.
In Shadows tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
In Shadows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
In Shadows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
In Shadows misses the shot to the body.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? In Shadows is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, In Shadows circles away and we're back to standing.
In Shadows scores with a nice strike.
In Shadows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. In Shadows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin avoids the body shot from In Shadows.
In Shadows blocks a leg kick.
In Shadows jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
In Shadows works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a body punch but In Shadows moves out of range.

In Shadows feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Martin sprawling to the canvas! Martin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can In Shadows finish him?!

Martin is rocked!
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
In Shadows ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Martin out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Linger In Shadows!
Our winner, Linger In Shadows, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.