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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chadd Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Steady Mobbin!. Chadd Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drago
vs
Smith

193 cm
31
205 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

196 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chadd Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Drago clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Drago tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.

It looks like Khal Drago has been cut.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Drago tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Drago jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Smith stalling.
Smith has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Drago pulls Smith into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Drago pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Drago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago blocks a leg kick.
Drago lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadd Smith.
Smith misses with a leg kick.

Drago rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.

Drago closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Drago tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Drago avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Drago improves position.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadd Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith scores with a leg kick.

Drago instigates a clinch.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Chadd Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Drago instigates a clinch.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Drago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Drago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Khal Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.

Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago blocks an elbow strike.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Drago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Drago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Drago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadd Smith.
Drago blocks a leg kick.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drago moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago lands with a left to the head.
Drago tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadd Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khal Drago's cut.
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!

Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drago scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drago checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Chadd Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Drago gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Drago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Drago wants to break free but Smith has control.
Drago dodges an elbow strike from Smith.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drago tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago working aggressively here.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago can't break the clinch.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
Drago lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Drago misses with the combination.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drago is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dives in and grabs Drago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Khal Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadd Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Drago closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith'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.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Drago as he checks the leg kick.

Smith darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Drago is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Drago gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Drago tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is looking to control Drago's arms but Drago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khal Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Drago dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chadd Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chadd Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadd Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cale Yarbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Set It Off-MadBall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Decimus Maximus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Yarbrough
vs
Maximus

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cale Yarbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Decimus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yarbrough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yarbrough connects with the punch.
Yarbrough throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Yarbrough fails with a takedown attempt.
Yarbrough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus swivels and escapes.
Maximus stuffs the takedown attempt from Yarbrough. Yarbrough gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cale Yarbrough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarbrough misses with a body shot.
Yarbrough has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximus.

Maximus is trying to get an arm triangle but Yarbrough is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maximus tries for a kimura but Yarbrough is defending well.
Maximus working away.

Maximus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximus prevents Yarbrough from escaping the position.

Maximus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maximus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yarbrough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.

Maximus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yarbrough, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maximus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yarbrough is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Decimus Maximus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabrial Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Worthington
vs
Haaasik

185 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

183 cm
30
185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabrial Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haaasik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Worthington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Haaasik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Worthington has escaped the position, nice work there.

Haaasik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Worthington can't do much from the bottom here.

Haaasik is trying to get an arm triangle but Worthington is defending well.

Haaasik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Worthington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Worthington is defending against the submission attempts here by Haaasik.
Worthington is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Worthington actively working from the bottom here.

Worthington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Haaasik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Worthington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Worthington keeping full guard, as Haaasik tries to pass.

Worthington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haaasik is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Worthington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haaasik defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haaasik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Haaasik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Worthington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haaasik has managed to get both his arms back between Worthington's legs - danger averted.
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!

Worthington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haaasik defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabrial Worthington!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . A fine choice. Rebel Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Desormeaux

188 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

165 cm
22
186 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Desormeaux.

Desormeaux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Desormeaux wants to advance to full mount but Johnson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Desormeaux stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson looking to control.
Desormeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desormeaux wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desormeaux 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.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adelard Desormeaux.

Desormeaux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Desormeaux trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Desormeaux is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson seems keen to control Desormeaux's posture.
Desormeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adelard Desormeaux hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Desormeaux drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Desormeaux decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Desormeaux throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.

Desormeaux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Desormeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Desormeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Desormeaux looks gassed!

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Desormeaux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desormeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Desormeaux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desormeaux looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson misses with an uppercut. Desormeaux saw that one coming.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Desormeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Desormeaux connects with a nice looking jab.

Johnson is rocked!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Desormeaux darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Johnson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Desormeaux before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adelard Desormeaux!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Zappa - Muffin Man. Freeman has chosen Can't Tell Me Nothing as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Huey Freeman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Po
vs
Freeman

194 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Po but Po pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman misses with a wild combination.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Po moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Po misses with a head kick.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Po bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freeman.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Po rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Po manages to break the clinch.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Po sprawls well. Po wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Po cracks the inside of Freeman's front leg.
Po is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Freeman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Po backs up against the cage.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Po moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
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!
Freeman feints a jab promting Po to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Po slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Freeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Po moves into the clinch.
Freeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Po, right into the meat.
Freeman looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Po.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.

Po clinches with his opponent.

Freeman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Freeman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Po!

Freeman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Po has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Po!

Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Po has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freeman is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Po stands and steps away. Freeman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Freeman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Po moves into the clinch.
Freeman looking for a takedown.
Freeman is trying to drag Po to the mat but Po just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tong Po will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Freeman tries to bum rush Po with a series of wild strikes but Po uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman throws a combination that misses

and Po counters with a head kick that drops Freeman to the mat! Freeman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po slips under a jab.
Freeman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Po eats them both and turns towards Freeman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
Tong Po is winning the standup battle so far.
Po avoids a punch combination nicely.
Po tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Po sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Po tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Po.
Po feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.

Po closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freeman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Freeman avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman looking for a takedown.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.

Freeman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Po is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman prevents Po from getting back to his feet.
Po keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Freeman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Po swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
Po on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Po tries to get out of the position.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Po's guard.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Po is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Po does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Po is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Po keeps working.
Freeman is looking to pass Po's guard but actually Po recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tong Po will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Po back to the cage. Freeman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Po circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Po circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po tries to clinch up but Freeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Po moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Po avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws out a leg kick but Po moves out of range and Freeman only half commits.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.

Po has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.
The referee calls for Po to work.
Freeman is looking for a takedown.
Po landing knees to the head.

It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but Freeman blocks with his arms.
Freeman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Po is defending well.
Po gets underhooks to prevent Freeman's takedown attempt.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Freeman.
Freeman tries to score a body lock takedown but Po shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Freeman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Po is defending well.
Freeman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Po is defending well.

Po breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Freeman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freeman can't get the takedown.

Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Po gets a clinch.
Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Po with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freeman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Po gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tong Po is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Po gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Po manages to break the clinch.

Po closes the distance and clinches.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Freeman wants a takedown.
Freeman wants a takedown.
Tong Po has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Po leaning his opponent against the cage.

Po manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Po has taken the fight to the clinch.
Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Freeman won't want to take too many of those.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Po prevents it.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Po scores with a knee to the head.

The cut above Huey Freeman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Po landing knees to the head.

Freeman is rocked!

Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?

Po closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Po after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Po has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Freeman - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Po, and another! Freeman is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tong Po!
Tong Po took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kato Cordera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lakanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lakanik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cordera
vs
Lakanik

190 cm
30
200 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

191 cm
28
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kato Cordera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lakanik!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordera throws a low kick, looking for Lakanik's leg but Lakanik calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Lakanik does no damage.

Lakanik takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Cordera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Lakanik breaks from the clinch.
Lakanik throws a lazy body kick
and Cordera counters with a thumping low kick.
Lakanik closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Kato Cordera has been cut.
Lakanik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Cordera is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lakanik! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Lakanik!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes to the cage accompanied by One Big Holiday by My Morning Jacket. Ang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darude - Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holliday
vs
Ang

190 cm
24
179 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

178 cm
27
184 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ang but Ang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holliday has a takedown stuffed.
Ang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holliday circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Ang. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ang throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holliday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ang keeping full guard, as Holliday tries to pass.

Holliday postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holliday, into his guard.
Ang tries to stand but Holliday is controlling from the bottom.

Holliday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ang is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holliday controlling the position.

Holliday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ang landing with the ground and pound.
Ang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holliday is trying to control the position but Ang postures up.
Holliday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ang postures up in Holliday's guard and throws a big left but Holliday blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holliday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holliday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ang has managed to get both his arms back between Holliday's legs - danger averted.
Ang throws an elbow that misses. Holliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ang's guard. Nice move by Holliday!
Holliday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holliday wants to control but Ang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ang stalling away here and it's allowed Holliday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Holliday is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ang rolls with it to try and escape but Holliday cranks on the arm and Ang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carson Holliday!
A very excited looking Carson Holliday rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rummer
vs
Winnfield

180 cm
24
215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

189 cm
25
223 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield tries to clinch up but Rummer circles away and keeps his distance.
Rummer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Rummer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rummer is defended easily by Winnfield.
Winnfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Rummer is just out of range.
Winnfield swings for the body but Rummer moves out of range.
Rummer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rummer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winnfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rummer scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Ryan Rummer has been cut.
Rummer ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
Rummer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winnfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Rummer swings for the body but Winnfield moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Rummer circles away.
Rummer throws a right hand that Winnfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Winnfield also avoids with ease.
Rummer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rummer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rummer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winnfield tries to clinch there but Rummer circles away.
Winnfield cracks Rummer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Winnfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rummer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rummer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Rummer.
Winnfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rummer moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Winnfield there.
Winnfield ducks under a wild hook from Rummer.
Winnfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Rummer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winnfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Rummer swats away the attempt to clinch by Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with a hook. Rummer ducked under it nicely.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
Rummer misses with a looping right.
Winnfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rummer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
Winnfield moves out of range as Rummer strikes.

Winnfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rummer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winnfield lands a knee to the body.
Rummer takes an elbow to the temple.
Winnfield pushes Rummer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winnfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Ryan Rummer's cut is getting worse.
Winnfield lands an elbow just above Rummer 's eye.
Rummer goes for a takedown attempt but Winnfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rummer is breathing heavily.
Winnfield scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rummer swats away the attempt to clinch by Winnfield.
Rummer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rummer there as he acknowledges the shot.

Ryan Rummer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rummer looks to throw the jab but Winnfield is out of range.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winnfield scores with a body shot.
Rummer takes one to the side of the head.
Winnfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rummer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rummer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winnfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Jeez, Ryan Rummer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Winnfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Winnfield closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Winnfield is looking to clinch.
Winnfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rummer slips under a jab.
Winnfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rummer finds it's way round the side to connect with Winnfield's head.
Rummer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winnfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winnfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rummer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Rummer misses its intended target.
Winnfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rummer at a distance.

Winnfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Rummer blocks an elbow strike from Winnfield.
Winnfield lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jules Winnfield!
A victorious Jules Winnfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Santi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Elements of Life- DJ Tiesto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Santi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Santi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Santi
vs
Wright

177 cm
26
178 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

183 cm
28
184 lbs
12 - 5 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Santi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Adron Wright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Santi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright leaves Santi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chris Santi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Santi's head but Santi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santi has his takedown stuffed
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Santi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Santi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Santi.
Santi tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Wright looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Santi backwards.
Wright taking a breather.

Santi pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santi is keeping the position for now.

Santi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Santi keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wright has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Santi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wright is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Santi pulls down on the head and he's put Wright to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Santi!
Chris Santi retains his welterweight title!
Chris Santi made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat in his post fight interview.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Piano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Suraski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Piano's chin.

Piano
vs
Suraski

210 cm
24
270 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

190 cm
32
270 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Piano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Suraski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Suraski misses its intended target.
Suraski shoots in for a double leg but Piano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Piano finds it's target.
Suraski moves out of range of the leg kick from Piano.
Piano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano stuffs the takedown attempt from Suraski. Suraski gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Suraski blocks the leg kick.
Suraski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Piano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Suraski.
Suraski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suraski doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Suraski misses with a hook.
Suraski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piano fails to land with a series of punches.
Piano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suraski checks it well.
Piano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraski is defended easily by Piano.
Piano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suraski momentarily.
Suraski fails with a takedown attempt.

Suraski scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Piano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suraski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Piano's face.
Piano wants to hold on but Suraski pushes him away.
Suraski punching from mount but Piano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Suraski looking to finish with strikes here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suraski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano working to try and regain half guard.
Suraski with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Don Piano has been cut.
Piano is looking to get to half guard.
Piano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Piano wants to pass the guard but Suraski is keeping the position.
Suraski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Piano is pushing down on Suraski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suraski is fighting to maintain full guard but Piano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suraski regains full guard. Nicely done.

Piano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suraski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Piano has managed to get both his arms back between Suraski's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piano looking to pass the guard.

Suraski looking for a guillotine here but Piano defends easily.

Suraski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suraski being controlled here, momentarily.

Suraski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Suraski looking for a guillotine here but Piano defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suraski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Suraski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suraski looking for a sweep. Not yet Suraski, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Piano from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Suraski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Piano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Suraski shoots in and gets a takedown into Piano's guard.
Piano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dave Suraski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suraskiis looking to pass into half guard but Piano pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Piano is in guard.
Suraski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Piano has passed into side control.
Piano working the ground and pound.
Piano tries to move to mount but Suraski blocks the move with his legs.
Suraski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suraski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Piano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Suraski regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suraski is staying active underneath Piano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski gets full guard.
Suraski controls Piano momentarily but Piano frees himself.
Suraski keeping moving, preventing Piano from controlling successfully.
Piano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suraski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Suraski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Suraski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Piano uses it to pass to side control.

Piano is trying to get an arm triangle but Suraski is defending well.
Suraski struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski sneaks back into half guard.
Piano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraski tries to kick Piano off but Piano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Piano wants to pass to mount but Suraski is defending the position.
Suraski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suraski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Piano gets full guard.
Piano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Piano is controlling Suraski's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski postures up.
Suraski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piano looking for a sweep. Not yet Piano, not yet.
Suraski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suraski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Piano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suraski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Suraski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Piano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suraski has managed to get both his arms back between Piano's legs - danger averted.
Suraski throws a big elbow that misses.
Piano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano looking for a sweep. Not yet Piano, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suraski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suraski tries to free his leg and advance position but Piano is retaining full guard.
Piano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Piano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suraski is aware though and is defending well.
Suraski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piano controls Suraski momentarily but Suraski frees himself.
Suraski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suraski works over Piano with some ground and pound from guard.
Suraski stopping the sweep attempt from Piano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Suraski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Piano's cut.
That's time! Piano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Suraski shoots for a double leg takedown but Piano sprawls well. He's pushed Suraski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suraski.
Suraski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piano circles away quickly and effectively.
Piano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Piano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Suraski.
Suraski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piano.
Piano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suraski. Suraski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suraski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suraski dives in and grabs Piano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piano pushes down on Suraski's head and hops out.
Piano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suraski has time to react.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suraski was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano.
Suraski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Piano to score with a decent uppercut.
Don Piano is winning the standup battle so far.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piano counters with a nice uppercut.
Suraski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suraski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piano pinned against the cage. Piano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piano lands a right hook to the body.
Piano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piano wants it to stay on the feet.
Suraski fails with the takedown
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Piano darts in and clinches Suraski up against the cage.
Piano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Piano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Suraski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano is landing with strikes. Suraski can't take much more of this.
Suraski tries to roll but Piano sticks to his back.

Piano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano doesn't have the hooks in and Suraski manages to turn into his guard.
Piano keeping full guard, as Suraski tries to pass.
Suraski preventing the sweep.
Don Piano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Piano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suraski wants to stand and escape but instead Piano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Piano wants to control from the top but Suraski keeps moving.
Piano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski looking to control.
Suraski looking for a sweep. Not yet Suraski, not yet.
Piano is pushing down on Suraski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suraski is fighting to maintain full guard but Piano has managed to sneak the leg through.

Suraski actively working from the bottom here.
Suraski moves into full guard.
Piano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suraski's guard.

Suraski looking for submissions off his back.
Piano moves into full mount! Suraski won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piano dominating with strikes here.
Suraski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suraski is in a horrible position here. Piano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Piano landing strikes from the mount.
Dave Suraski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suraski?
Suraski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suraski is in trouble now - Piano has advanced to mount!
Piano wants to control the pace but Suraski is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Piano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suraski 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Suraski!
Dave Suraski is the new heavyweight champion!
Dave Suraski gave a mention to Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).