DPEF-3 Killer Instinct PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Monteiro
vs
Russell

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaiah Monteiro!
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, Shaun Russell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Russell throws a series of punches but Monteiro avoids them all with ease.
Russell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russell tries to clinch but Monteiro moves out of range.
Russell works over Monteiro's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Monteiro with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Russell.

It looks like Isaiah Monteiro has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Russell as Monteiro shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Monteiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Russell dips to his left and cracks Monteiro with an uppercut!
Russell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Russell jabs Monteiro right on the nose. Monteiro blinks but takes it well.
Monteiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monteiro is breathing heavily.
Monteiro shoots in but Russell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaun Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monteiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monteiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Russell. That snapped Monteiro's head back.

Russell rushes Monteiro and presses him up against the cage.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Monteiro won't allow it.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.

Russell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russell lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell clobbers Monteiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaun Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell looks to land a combination. Monteiro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Russell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Monteiro is rocked!
Monteiro tries to move into range but Russell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Monteiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Russell pushes Monteiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Monteiro seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Russell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Russell has closed the distance and engaged Monteiro in a clinch.
Russell is trying to break free.

Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Russell catches Monteiro right on the button with a cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Russell manages to break the clinch.
Monteiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Russell.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Isaiah Monteiro's cut is getting worse.
Monteiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side.

Russell has managed to clinch.
Monteiro has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Monteiro backwards.
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monteiro or not.

Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monteiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monteiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monteiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Russell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Russell lands a jab to Monteiro's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell tests Monteiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Russell lands.
Russell scores with a decent looking hook.

Russell clinches up against the cage.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monteiro has him pressed against the cage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Monteiro is controlling him.
Monteiro prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Monteiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monteiro backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Russell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Monteiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Russell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russell stops a takedown attempt from Monteiro.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
Russell digs a right hand underneath Monteiro's ribcage. Monteiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monteiro takes a shot to the head.

Russell breaks from the clinch.
Monteiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russell is fending him off so far but Monteiro persists. Nope, Russell circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell lunges at Monteiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monteiro's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Russell as he connects with a hook.
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell scores with a shot to the body.
Russell lunges at Monteiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monteiro's hand.
Russell lands a glancing blow to the side of Monteiro's head.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monteiro under the eye.
Shaun Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell feints with a jab and clips Monteiro right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Monteiro is sent crashing into the canvas and Russell leaps in for the kill! Monteiro tries to get to his feet but Russell is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Monteiro is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Russell!
Shaun Russell gave a mention to GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gates comes to the cage accompanied by American Badass - Kid Rock. Macgowan has chosen Nyan Cat as his entrance music. Justin Macgowan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gates
vs
Macgowan

192 cm
24
206 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Macgowan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Macgowan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gates to the mat! Gates manages to get full guard.
Macgowan postures up in Gates's guard and throws a big left but Gates blocks it.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Macgowan from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Macgowan has eaten all the pies!
Macgowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Macgowan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters circling a little - Gates finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gates with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macgowan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gates pinned against the cage. Gates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gates throws a series of strikes that have Macgowan backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates lands a two punch combo.

Macgowan moves into the clinch successfully.
Macgowan fails to pull guard.
Gates pushes Macgowan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gates cracks Macgowan with a nice body shot.
Gates working hard to break the clinch.
Macgowan fails to pull guard.
Chester Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Macgowan.

Gates breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Gates tenderised Macgowan's leg. Macgowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macgowan looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates thows a body kick. Macgowan tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Gates moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates blocks the elbow strike.
Macgowan fails to pull guard.
Gates pressing his opponent against the cage.
Macgowan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macgowan jumps guard but Gates stands there with Macgowan around his waist. Macgowan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chester Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates throws a right hand that Macgowan ducks under and follows up with a left that Macgowan also avoids with ease.

Gates gets a clinch.

Gates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gates scores with a three punch combo!
Gates thows a body kick. Macgowan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A left and a right from Gates both land. Nice combination.
Gates throws the kick towards the body but Macgowan avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Gates. No joy for Macgowan on that attempt.

Macgowan tries to sprawl but Gates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macgowan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates controlling the action here.
Gates has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Gates instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Macgowan shoots for a takedown but Gates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macgowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gates as he avoids it easily.
Gates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gates duly obliges.

Gates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gates just content to control the position.
Gates trying to control the action but Macgowan is working from the bottom.

Gates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macgowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan regains half guard.

Gates gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Gates shoots in and gets a takedown into Macgowan's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macgowan can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Macgowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chester Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Macgowan.
Macgowan looks for a takedown but Gates sprawls well.
Macgowan is breathing heavily.
Jab by Gates.
Macgowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gates was well out of range. Poor timing from Macgowan.

Gates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Macgowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Macgowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macgowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gates has Macgowan up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Gates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gates wants to take a breather but Macgowan is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gates is working for a kimura but Macgowan is defending it quite comfortably.
Gates wants to stand but Macgowan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Gates dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Macgowan gets caught flat footed, as Gates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gates trying to control but Macgowan is working from the bottom.
Macgowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates trying to control but Macgowan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chester Gates just wasn't active enough.
Gates lands with a nice body kick.
Macgowan avoids the body shot from Gates.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macgowan can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.

Macgowan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macgowan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macgowan wants to stand but Gates is controlling the position.
Gates takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Macgowan has a closed guard, preventing Gates from standing up.
Gates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macgowan is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.

Chester Gates has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macgowan fails to pull guard.
Macgowan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Gates breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Gates scores with a four punch combination!

Macgowan gets caught flat footed, as Gates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macgowan is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
Macgowan is striking from the bottom but Gates uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Gates is trying to work for a kimura but Macgowan is defending well.
Macgowan wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgowan trying to hold on to Gates's head to control him but Gates postures up.
Macgowan keeping hold of Gates's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Macgowan tries to get to full guard but Gates has control of the leg.
Chester Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gates 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Gates!
Chester Gates made sure to mention his sponsor, GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy) in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Herman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Herman
vs
Mitrione

196 cm
22
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Herman!
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, Matt Mitrione!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitrione doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitrione looks gassed!
Herman closes the distance and clinches up with Mitrione, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes Mitrione against the cage but Mitrione circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Herman. Those never looked like landing.
Herman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitrione as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman throws a low kick but Mitrione moves out of range easily.
Herman tries to clinch but Mitrione moves out of range.
Mitrione gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herman.

Herman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Herman thows a huge punch but Mitrione dodges it nicely.
Herman wants to control but Mitrione is keeping him busy.
Herman moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman moves into full mount!
Herman controlling his opponent.
Mitrione should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mitrione is trying to stand but he's just given Herman his back.

Mitrione defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Herman's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herman.
Mitrione is taking damage to the body and head.
Herman missing with punches from the back.
Mitrione prevents Herman from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Herman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Will Herman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Mitrione is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione looking very determined here, making life difficult for Herman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitrione has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Herman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Herman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Herman has Mitrione up against the cage in a clinch.

Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitrione counters with a three punch combo that has Herman backing up. Herman nods at Mitrione to acknowledge the strikes.
Herman shoots for a takedown but Mitrione saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitrione stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitrione wants it to stay on the feet.
Herman shoots in but Mitrione avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitrione circles away.
Mitrione misses with a two punch combination.
Mitrione slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitrione is breathing heavily.

Herman gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herman manages to break the clinch.
Herman shoots in but Mitrione avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman tries to clinch but Mitrione moves out of range.
Dave Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mitrione has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herman.
Herman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitrione but Mitrione pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Herman takes the fight into the clinch.
Herman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitrione up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Herman.
Herman slows down the pace here.

Herman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dave Herman is winning the standup battle so far.
Herman avoids a kick to the body.

A jab-cross combination lands for Herman and sends Mitrione crashing to the mat! Herman follows him down to the mat - Mitrione regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Mitrione is rocked!

It looks like Matt Mitrione has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Herman in particular looking to stall.
Mitrione is still in real trouble! Can Herman finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione is staying active underneath Herman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herman moves nicely into side control.
Mitrione seems to have recovered his senses.

Herman tries for a kimura but Mitrione is defending well.
Mitrione is not content to let Herman control the position.
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.
Herman tries to advance to mount but Mitrione denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Herman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Herman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitrione sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herman somewhat.

Herman clinches up with Mitrione and pushes him back against the cage.
Herman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Mitrione has clasped his hands together around Herman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Herman is trying to control Mitrione's posture but Mitrione avoids it.
Herman keeping his opponent close.
Mitrione takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Herman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Herman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Herman passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman looking to control but Mitrione is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dave Herman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herman is really struggling to control Mitrione but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Herman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitrione is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mitrione is squirming around, avoiding Herman's attempts to control the action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dave Herman.
Herman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitrione circles away.
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitrione swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitrione can do to turn this around?

Herman has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman misses with an elbow strike.
Herman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitrione's defenses.
Herman just leaning against Mitrione, taking a breather.

Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitrione stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman moves out of range of the body kick from Mitrione.

Herman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitrione to the mat! Mitrione manages to get full guard.
Herman wants to control from the top but Mitrione keeps moving.
Dave Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitrione keeping full guard, as Herman tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herman 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Herman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dave Herman thanked GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Chesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Vengeance has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rock Chesner's chin.

Chesner
vs
Vengeance

182 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Rock Chesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance shoots for a double leg takedown but Chesner sprawls well. He's pushed Vengeance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vengeance throws the left hand but Chesner avoids the punch easily.
Chesner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chesner throws a lazy body kick
and Vengeance counters with a nice uppercut.
Vengeance staying out of range there.
Chesner throws a head kick but Vengeance moves out of range.
That kick from Chesner tenderised Vengeance's leg. Vengeance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vengeance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chesner circles away quickly and effectively.
Vengeance loads up on a big right hand but Chesner slips the punch.
Vengeance misses with a straight left.
Vengeance ducks under a wild hook from Chesner.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vengeance.
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.
Chesner manages to get back to half guard.
Chesner wants to improve his position but Vengeance is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chesner is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Vengeance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vengeance stops Chesner from getting back to his feet.
Vengeance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vengeance looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chesner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vengeance is looking to stall here but Chesner recovers full guard.
Chesner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Chesner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chesner is looking to stand back up but Vengeance counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chesner.
Vengeance controlling the pace.
Vengeance is looking to stall here but Chesner recovers full guard.
Vengeance is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vengeance controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vengeance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vengeance throwing strikes but missing.
Vengeance is standing up over Chesner. Chesner looks to escape but Vengeance dives into side control.
Chesner is trying to get back to his feet.
Chesner taking a bit of punishment here - Vengeance scoring with strikes.
Vengeance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vengeance is looking to take a break and control but Chesner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vengeance lands a nice forearm strike.
Chesner tries to buck Vengeance off but Vengeance is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chesner wants to get back to his feet.
Vengeance wants to control but Chesner is keeping him busy.
Vengeance scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Chesner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vengeance trying to control the action but Chesner is working from the bottom.
Chesner wants to control but Vengeance postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chesner taking a bit of punishment here - Vengeance scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chesner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vengeance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chesner.
Vengeance misses with a hook. Chesner ducked under it nicely.
Vengeance misses with a looping left.
Vengeance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock Chesner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chesner lands a head kick!
Vengeance looks to throw the jab but Chesner is out of range.
Chesner misses the shot to the body.
Chesner leaves Vengeance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vengeance misses with a looping left.
Vengeance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chesner swivels and escapes.
Vengeance has a takedown stuffed.
Rock Chesner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Vengeance.
Vengeance loads up on a big right hand but Chesner slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesner feints and then cracks Vengeance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vengeance down.
Chesner misses with a double jab.
Chesner shoots and misses

and Vengeance counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vengeance trying to control but Chesner is working from the bottom.

Chesner wriggles free and stands up.
Nice body kick from Chesner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Vengeance misses.
Chesner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vengeance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Chesner.
Vengeance misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chesner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vengeance misses with a hook.
Chesner throws a right hand that Vengeance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vengeance also avoids with ease.
Chesner thumps Vengeance with a low kick.
Chesner throws a head kick that half lands.
Vengeance might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vengeance avoids a punch combination nicely.

Vengeance dives in and scores a takedown into Chesner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vengeance wants to control from the top but Chesner keeps moving.

Chesner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vengeance stacks Chesner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vengeance!
Chesner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance lands an elbow.
Vengeance trying to control the position but Chesner is working away.
Vengeance working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chesner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vengeance asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chesner being controlled for a moment.
Vengeance working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesner tries to escape but Vengeance is in control.
Vengeance trying to control the action but Chesner is working from the bottom.
Vengeance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chesner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vengeance working the head and body with strikes.
Chesner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vengeance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chesner to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Vengeance stalls from top position.
Vengeance lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Vengeance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A cross from Vengeance lands.

Chesner is rocked!
Vengeance closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Chesner out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piotr Vengeance!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azeroth King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Smooth Criminal as his entrance music. Azeroth King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Evans
vs
King

198 cm
22
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
31
240 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azeroth King!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King jabs at Evans's body.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a straight right.
Evans lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans slips a jab from King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a double jab
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
Evans connects with a solid leg kick.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Evans drops King with a beautiful combination! King stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Evans is looking for the KO!

King is rocked!

It looks like Azeroth King has been cut.
Evans circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops King to the canvas! King doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Evans keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Evans!