VFC 160: Ericssonl vs. Stunna PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin McCork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loose Cannon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Empire State of Mind. McCork has chosen Great Balls Of Fire By The Killer Himself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Loose Cannon
vs
McCork

186 cm
28
180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

172 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Loose Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Calvin McCork!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose Cannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCork swats away the attempt to clinch by Loose Cannon.
Loose Cannon wants to clinch.
Loose Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCork paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Loose Cannon tries to sprawl but McCork drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

McCork is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loose Cannon is just riding it out for now. McCork eventually gives up the hold.

McCork seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Loose Cannon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Calvin McCork!
Calvin McCork got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Not Now James,we're busy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oak
vs
Palmer

187 cm
25
189 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
188 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Oak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oak closes the distance but Palmer moves to the side

and Palmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Oak looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Oak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oak wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.

Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oak looking to control.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Oak is retaining full guard.

Oak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer prevents Oak from getting back to his feet.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Oak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oak trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
Palmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palmer prevents Oak from getting back to his feet.
Palmer pushes down on Oak's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Palmer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oak sees it coming and defends easily.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Oak makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmer as he avoids it easily.
Oak is breathing heavily.

Oak gets caught napping as Palmer dives in and scores a takedown. Oak manages to retain guard.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palmer trying to control but Oak is working from the bottom.
Palmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Roy Palmer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Oak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palmer looks for a takedown but Oak sprawls well.
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.

Oak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oak wants to control but Palmer passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.
Palmer is trying to control. Oak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oak is trying to stand.
Palmer is keen to just control but Oak is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Palmer there.

Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Oak wants to get back to full guard.
Oak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer drops an elbow to the side of Oak's head.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer controlling the pace.
Oak is trying to stand back up but Palmer is controlling him
Palmer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer looking to control but Oak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palmer lands a heavy elbow.
Oak tries to buck Palmer off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Oak that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Palmer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oak shrugs it off.
Oak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Palmer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Oak is rocked!
Oak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Oak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer raining down shots from the mount!
Palmer lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oak seems to have got his legs back now.
Oak is looking to clinch.
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.
Oak tries to clinch

and Palmer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oak!
Palmer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oak squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Oak that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer tries to control but Oak wriggling away.

Palmer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Oak really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Palmer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Palmer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmer working for a submission but Oak is keeping him at bay.

Palmer throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Oak has his hands clasped together but Palmer breaks the hold and Oak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Palmer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer made sure to mention his sponsor, 5th Round Clothing 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shook Ones by Mobb Deep. Saul Reznor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Reznor
vs
Nazarov

180 cm
30
170 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Reznor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reznor swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Saul Reznor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Reznor misses its intended target.

Nazarov gets the takedown into side control.
Nazarov wants to control but Reznor is keeping him busy.
Reznor tries to improve position but can't.
Nazarov trying to control the position but Reznor is working away.
Nazarov controlling the position from side mount.
Reznor gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznor is trying to maintain the position but Nazarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nazarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Reznor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reznor tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Reznor is trying to maintain the position but Nazarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nazarov winds up and cracks Reznor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reznor is pressing down on Nazarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nazarov preventing the sweep.
Nazarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov is looking to take a break and control but Reznor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nazarov off and has taken his back!

Nazarov showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reznor not allowing Nazarov to control his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reznor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nazarov gets back to half guard.
Reznor wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well.
Nazarov wants to improve his position but Reznor is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nazarov.
Reznor trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov is trying to hold Reznor in close to prevent damage but Reznor has managed to pass into half guard.
Reznor wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well.
Reznor wants to take a breather but Nazarov is having none of it.
Nazarov moves into full guard.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov is controlling Reznor's posture.
Reznor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nazarov trying to keep a closed guard but Reznor is proving a slippery customer.
Reznor forces his way into half guard.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Reznor keeps him under control.
Nazarov is staying active underneath Reznor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov tries to roll over but Reznor keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Nazarov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reznor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarov.

Nazarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reznor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reznor manages to get back to half guard.
Reznor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Reznor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reznor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reznor keeping full guard, as Nazarov tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Reznor keeps moving.
Nazarov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Reznor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznor looking for a sweep. Not yet Reznor, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reznor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reznor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reznor keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reznor wants to sweep but no luck.
Reznor is working hard here to advance position.
Nazarov with a nice head shot there.

Reznor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazarov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazarov trying to control but Reznor is working from the bottom.
Nazarov won't allow Reznor to sweep him here.
Reznor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reznor keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Reznor trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarov is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov can't control as he wanted to and Reznor manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nazarov passes to full mount!
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!
Nazarov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reznor is looking to improve his position but Nazarov isn't that keen on the idea.
Reznor tries to lock up and control but Nazarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reznor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nazarov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reznor is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Reznor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nazarov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reznor is looking to take a break and control but Nazarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nazarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Reznor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nazarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nazarov stops Reznor from passing to mount.

Reznor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nazarov wants to control but Reznor postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reznor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Reznor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazarov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nazarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Nazarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saul Reznor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov keeping moving, preventing Reznor from controlling successfully.
Reznor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nazarov's guard.
Nazarov is looking for a sweep. Reznor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reznor trying to advance position but Nazarov counters by regaining guard.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov keeping full guard, as Reznor tries to pass.
Reznor won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
Reznor pushing down on Nazarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nazarov gets full guard.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reznor is one step ahead there.
Nazarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nazarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reznor's guard.
Reznor looking for a sweep. Not yet Reznor, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reznor is trying to control the position but Nazarov postures up.

Reznor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nazarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reznor strikes from the bottom but Nazarov takes advantage and advances to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saul Reznor.
I think Nazarov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nazarov!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Bobbick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbick's entrance music is Indestructable. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Bobbick
vs
Ironside

195 cm
30
273 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

190 cm
27
240 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sublime Supplements
Virtual Fighter Clothing

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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Bobbick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

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

Ironside gets a clinch.
Ironside lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ironside drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ironside has a couple of punches blocked by Bobbick.
A hook to the body from Ironside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside lands with a right to the head.
Ironside is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobbick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duane Bobbick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ironside.
Good body shot from Ironside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ironside - that landed with a thud.
Bobbick is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bobbick is pressed up against the cage. Ironside has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobbick down to the mat. Bobbick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ironside scores with a sloppy right hand. Bobbick should have avoided that one.
Duane Bobbick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironside jabs Bobbick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ironside scores with a decent looking hook.
Ironside throws a series of punches but Bobbick avoids them all with ease.

Ironside clinches with his opponent.
Ironside lands with a right to the head.
Ironside lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ironside lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ironside lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobbick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ironside trying to land knees to the body.
Ironside's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bobbick blocks a body shot from Ironside.

Ironside is trying to trip Bobbick. He has hold of a leg but Bobbick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ironside persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ironside landing some decent shots from guard.
Ironside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobbick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobbick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throws a big elbow that misses.
Ironside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironside trying to control but Bobbick is working from the bottom.
Ironside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ironside stands up over Bobbick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ironside controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironside trying to control but Bobbick is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobbick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ironside drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ironside jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ironside throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ironside scores with a jab to the head.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Ironside catches Bobbick right on the button with a cross.
Ironside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobbick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bobbick drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ironside swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bobbick's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ironside!
Bjorn Ironside decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Barone
vs
Sass

205 cm
21
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
29
211 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Barone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sass!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barone misses with a body shot.
Barone lands a slapping body shot.
Sass looks to score with a jab to the body but Barone is just out of range.
Barone throws a sloppy head kick and Sass moves out of range easily.
Sass defending well as Barone loads up on a big left hand.
Barone looks for the body kick but Sass saw that one coming.
Barone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sass throws a series of punches but Barone moves out of range.
Barone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barone misses with a body kick.
Barone throws a head kick but Sass moves out of range.
Sass throws a combination that misses
and Barone counters with a big head kick but Sass shrugs it off.
Sass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barone counters with a low kick, right behind Sass 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barone dodges the punch combination from Sass.
Barone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sass.
Barone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sass misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Barone tenderised Sass's leg. Sass is trying to keep his angry face on.

Barone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Barone.
Sass working hard to break the clinch.
Barone prevents Sass from breaking the clinch.
Barone blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barone lands an elbow that stopped Sass in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barone.
Barone struggles to land a body shot inside as Sass controls his hands.
Barone lands a knee to the body.
Barone crunches a lovely knee into Sass's ribcage.
A short right from Barone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sass has a couple of punches blocked by Barone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Barone.
Barone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sass looks gassed!
Sass wants to break free but Barone has control.
Barone lands an elbow that stopped Sass in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Joey Sass has been cut.
Barone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sass prevents a body shot from Barone.
Barone lands a body shot.
Sass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Barone.
Sass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barone lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Barone.

That has opened up Joey Sass's cut even more.
Barone lands a body punch.
Barone lands a good knee to the midsection. Sass won't want to take too many of those.
Barone lands an elbow just above Sass 's eye.
A knee to the head by Barone.
Barone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sass is trying to break the clinch but Barone has him pressed against the cage.
Barone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sass's defenses.
Barone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Joey Sass's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barone scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barone scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Joey Sass's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Barone.
Barone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barone obliges.
Barone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barone lands with a short shot to the head.
Barone lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sass fails to land.
Sass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barone scores with a knee to the head.
Barone lands an elbow just above Sass 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joey Sass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruno Barone!
After the big win, Bruno Barone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lee Paris
vs
Lesnar

192 cm
28
267 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

191 cm
31
275 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

"PWNAGE - over 100 designs under $20"

Popeye’s Spinach - 159/158 Proof supps
Popeye’s Spinach - 159/158 Proof supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris slips under a jab from Lesnar.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris lands with an overhand left.
Paris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar lands a jab to the nose.
Paris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paris throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
Paris is looking to score with low kicks.
Lesnar scores with a body shot.
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Paris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paris counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paris.
A big right from Paris misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lesnar coming out on top.

It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
Paris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Paris.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paris avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a punch to the head.
Paris slips a jab from Lesnar.
Paris misses with a body shot.
Paris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Paris cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesnar misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paris connects with a right hand. Lesnar shakes it off.
Paris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Paris is rocked!
Crack! Lesnar connects with the perfect overhand right and Paris falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lesnar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Lesnar!
After winning the bout, Brock Lesnar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - What. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: On To The Next One. Quentin Cane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barney Lee's chin.

Cane
vs
Lee

179 cm
26
175 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

182 cm
24
170 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quentin Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Cane takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Cane misses with a double jab.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Cane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Cane tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Cane getting side control.

Lee is rocked!
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Cane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Cane wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Cane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee is trying to control but Cane passes into side control!
Cane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cane staying calm.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cane lands an elbow.
Lee tries to bench press Cane off him but Cane keeps the position.

Cane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Cane wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Cane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin Cane dominated that round.
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.

Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Cane misses with a head kick.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Cane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.

Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Cane manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Cane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Barney Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Cane misses.
A lazy left from Cane finds it's target.
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Cane's head back.
Quentin Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Cane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.

Cane is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Cane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Quentin Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cane prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Cane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee kicks Cane off and gets to his feet.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cane shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Cane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cane trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Cane controlling him for the moment.
Cane postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cane trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Quentin Cane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cane throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin Cane dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cane throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cane.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Cane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee fakes the body blow, causing Cane to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cane goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barney Lee!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. 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?

Kerns
vs
Benoit

187 cm
31
197 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
193 lbs
15 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerns.
Benoit scores with a jab to the body.

Kerns clinches up against the cage.
Benoit managing to block the knees to the body from Kerns.
A hook to the body from Benoit.
Benoit missing with knees to the body.

Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Kerns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benoit.
Kerns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerns.
A slow jab from Benoit misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Benoit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kerns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benoit can pounce on him.
Kerns misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerns lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Jack Kerns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benoit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to advance position but Kerns won't allow it.
Kerns is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benoit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benoit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Benoit.
Benoit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerns keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns gets back to full guard.
Benoit trying to control but Kerns is working from the bottom.
Benoit 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matthieu Benoit.
Kerns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit tries to land a leg kick but Kerns saw it coming and moves away.
Kerns misses with a low kick.
Jack Kerns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerns misses with the combination.
Kerns throws a front kick aimed at Benoit's knee but Benoit avoids it well.
Kerns doesn't manage to clinch there - Benoit circles away.
Benoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kerns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Benoit moves into the clinch.
Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Benoit drags the fight down to the ground.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerns trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit pulls Kerns in close to his closed guard and prevents Kerns from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerns won't allow Benoit to sweep him here.

We're going to have a standup here because Jack Kerns wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Benoit scores with a four punch combination!
Kerns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit checks a low kick from Kerns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerns.
Nice jab there from Kerns.
Kerns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kerns throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerns.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kerns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kerns avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Kerns tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerns to score with a decent uppercut.
Kerns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kerns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Kerns moved away.
Kerns moves out of range as Benoit throws a body kick.
Kerns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benoit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kerns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerns.

Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Kerns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerns misses with some punches.
Benoit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerns.
Kerns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benoit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Benoit breaks the clinch.
Benoit's corner calls for a 1-2. Benoit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Kerns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerns throws a lazy head kick
and Benoit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kerns thinking.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Kerns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benoit swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a nice looking combination but Benoit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Kerns avoids nicely.
A big right from Kerns misses.

Benoit moves into the clinch.
Kerns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kerns lands a knee to the body.
Kerns misses with a knee to the head.

Benoit manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit is trying to keep Kerns in close.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Benoit looking to control.
Benoit is pulling down on Kerns's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthieu Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kerns tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Matthieu Benoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kerns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerns throws a big shot that misses.
Kerns misses with a leg kick.
Benoit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kerns rather than just go for the knockout.
Kerns closes the distance but Benoit moves to the side
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kerns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benoit sizes up Kerns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns feints a jab promting Benoit to slip. Kerns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benoit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerns wants to clinch up but Benoit keeps it at a distance.
Kerns tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Benoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benoit scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit cracks Kerns with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerns drops his hands momentarily and Benoit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Benoit 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!

A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Kerns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerns takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
Kerns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kerns is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kerns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benoit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benoit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benoit lands with a nice body punch.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Kerns is out of range.

Kerns clinches.
Benoit effectively controlling the action here.
Benoit tries to stall but Kerns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but Benoit blocks with his arms.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Kerns controls the action.
Kerns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit blocking some punches.
Benoit blocks a body shot from Kerns.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benoit avoiding damage as Kerns throws knees to the body.
Benoit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kerns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but Benoit blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
Benoit tries to work over Kerns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit cracks Kerns with a nice body shot.
Benoit is looking to control Kerns's arms but Kerns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benoit has his back to the cage.
Benoit tries to work over Kerns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Benoit.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerns gets an underhook and turns Benoit into the cage.

Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benoit throws a jab when Kerns was well out of range.
Kerns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benoit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerns just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit jabs Kerns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Benoit blocks the leg kick.

Benoit clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Benoit.
Benoit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benoit lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
Benoit lands with a right to the head.
Benoit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benoit blocks an elbow strike from Kerns.
Kerns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benoit is defending well for now.
Benoit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kerns is keeping busy.

Benoit jumps guard and drags Kerns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jack Kerns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working a defensive guard here.
Benoit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kerns!
Benoit wants to control the pace but Kerns is squirming around nicely.
Kerns is in a horrible position here. Benoit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Benoit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matthieu Benoit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the head.
Benoit content just to control the position here.
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kerns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerns is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kerns is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthieu Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthieu Benoit!
Matthieu Benoit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic comes into the arena with Cant Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Drabek's choice of entrance music: Imagine. Al Al Kaholic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Al Kaholic
vs
Drabek

225 cm
30
270 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

195 cm
24
280 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)

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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek misses with a left hand
and Al Kaholic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Kaholic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drabek.
Drabek looks to land a right hand but Al Kaholic moved out of range.
Drabek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Kaholic blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Kaholic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Kaholic scores with a jab. Drabek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Kaholic lands with a nice body punch.
Al Kaholic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drabek on the side of the head.
Drabek misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Kaholic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Kaholic staying out of range there.
Drabek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Kaholic was well out of range. Poor timing from Drabek.
Al Kaholic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drabek looks gassed!
Drabek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Kaholic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Jeff Drabek has been cut.
Drabek is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Al Kaholic lunges at Drabek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drabek's hand.
Drabek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drabek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Kaholic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Al Kaholic , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Kaholic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drabek if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drabek walks into a left hand.

Drabek is rocked!
Al Kaholic lands a jab.
Drabek is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Kaholic finish him?
Al Kaholic jabs Drabek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Kaholic pounces like a tiger and cracks Drabek with a vicious hook! Drabek is down but not out! Al Kaholic follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Al Al Kaholic !
A victorious Al Al Kaholic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle for Asgard. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stunna's choice of entrance music: Bring The Pain. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as NumbaOne Stunna enters the cage!

Ericssonl
vs
Stunna

198 cm
25
265 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

183 cm
27
275 lbs
17 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
Conviction

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericssonl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stunna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ericssonl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stunna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stunna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ericssonl counters with a stiff right hand.
Stunna throws a poor cross that misses
and Ericssonl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericssonl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ericssonl lands a right hook to the body.
Stunna looks gassed!

Ericssonl instigates a clinch.
Ericssonl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ericssonl throws a punch but it's blocked by Stunna.
A short body shot lands from Ericssonl as the two fighters clinch.
Ericssonl tries to throw a body punch but Stunna avoids it by throwing Ericssonl back against the cage.
Ericssonl misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stunna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericssonl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stunna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stunna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericssonl misses with a body punch.
Ericssonl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stunnas head.
Ericssonl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ericssonl misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericssonl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stunna blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stunna.

Ericssonl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ericssonl throws a sloppy body shot
and Stunna counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericssonl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ericssonl cracks Stunna with an open hand slap.
NumbaOne Stunna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericssonl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stunna was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericssonl.
Leif Ericssonl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunna misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericssonl blocks the body kick.
Ericssonl blocks a low kick nicely.
Ericssonl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ericssonl.
Ericssonl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stunna misses with a looping left.
Stunna throws a shot from downtown. Ericssonl moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna misses with an uppercut.
Ericssonl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ericssonl wants it to stay on the feet.
Stunna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ericssonl wants to clinch.
Ericssonl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stunna missing with a left hand there. Ericssonl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ericssonl swings for the body but Stunna moves out of range.
Ericssonl dips to his left and cracks Stunna with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ericssonl pushes Stunna up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ericssonl.
Ericssonl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericssonl keeps control of Stunna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ericssonl misses with the head strike.
Ericssonl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stunna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stunna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stunna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stunna has had enough of the clinch but Ericssonl keeps him there for the moment.
Ericssonl misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stunna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericssonl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stunna's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Ericssonl fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Ericssonl dominated that round.
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.

Stunna connects with an inside leg kick.
Stunna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stunna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ericssonl misses with a hook.
Ericssonl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leif Ericssonl is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Stunna throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericssonl.
Ericssonl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stunna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ericssonl throws an overhand right that lands on Stunna's shoulder, as Stunna tries to avoid the shot.
Stunna is breathing heavily.
Ericssonl throws a jab when Stunna was well out of range.
Stunna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ericssonl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ericssonl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ericssonl fails to land.
Stunna blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Stunna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ericssonl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericssonl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ericssonl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericssonl misses with some punches.
Ericssonl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ericssonl.
A head punch on the inside from Ericssonl fails to land.
Stunna blocking some punches.
Leif Ericssonl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ericssonl swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna is trying to force a seperation but Ericssonl has the dominant position.
Stunna tries to break the clinch but Ericssonl is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ericssonl fails to land.
Ericssonl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericssonl working aggressively here.
Ericssonl misses with a body punch.
Ericssonl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stunna blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericssonl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ericssonl fails to land.
Ericssonl tries to work over Stunna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ericssonl gets through Stunna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ericssonl has a couple of punches blocked by Stunna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericssonl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stunna blocking some punches.
Ericssonl lands a body punch.
Ericssonl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ericssonl.
Ericssonl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stunna can do to turn this around?

Ericssonl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stunna ducks under a wild hook from Ericssonl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericssonl scores with a hook to the body. Stunna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ericssonl is looking to wear down Stunna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stunna slips a straight right by Ericssonl.
Stunna misses with a straight right.
Stunna throws a hook but Ericssonl blocks it.
Ericssonl stuns Stunna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ericssonl misses.
Ericssonl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like NumbaOne Stunna has been cut.
Stunna ducks under a wild hook from Ericssonl.

Ericssonl cracks Stunna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stunna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ericssonl finish him?

Stunna is rocked!
Stunna switches off momentarily and Ericssonl cracks him with a monster right hand! Stunna topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ericssonl dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ericssonl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Ericssonl!
Leif Ericssonl retains his heavyweight title!
Leif Ericssonl managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

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