INY - Challengers IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barny Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Vogel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bucket
vs
Vogel

188 cm
26
183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barny Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vogel.
Vogel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bucket circles away quickly and effectively.
Bucket misses with a series of wild punches.
Bucket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vogel.
Bucket misses with the combination.
Vogel tries to clinch up.
Vogel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vogel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bucket manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bucket takes the fight into the clinch.
Vogel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bucket avoids it.
Vogel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bucket working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bucket breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vogel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bucket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogel.

Bucket moves into the clinch.
Vogel throws an elbow but it misses.

Bucket breaks the clinch.
Bucket misses with a series of wild punches.
Bucket walks into a left hand.
Bucket slips a jab and a cross from Vogel.
Bucket lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bucket.
Vogel cracks the inside of Bucket's front leg.
Bucket avoids the body shot from Vogel.
Vogel moves in looking to clinch but Bucket pushes him off.
Vogel lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogel misses with a wild combination.
Vogel misses with a two punch combination.
Vogel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bucket moves away.
The fighters circling - Vogel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vogel keeps Bucket at a distance using the push kick.
Vogel misses with a two punch combination.
Bucket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vogel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vogel moves in looking to clinch but Bucket pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vogel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bucket rushes Vogel and presses him up against the cage.
Vogel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogel misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bucket has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vogel missing with knees to the body.
Vogel misses with a body punch.
Vogel trying to land knees to the body.

Bucket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vogel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vogel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bucket's brow.
Vogel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bucket is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vogel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bucket avoids the damage to the body.
Bucket tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bucket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket tries to break free but Vogel pushes him back against the cage.

Bucket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vogel ducks right into an uppercut from Bucket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bucket moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogel.
A frustrated look appears on Bucket's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bucket is trying to pull guard but Vogel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barny Bucket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Vogel.

It looks like Barny Bucket has been cut.
Bucket is trying to break the clinch but Vogel is controlling him.
Bucket is trying to pull guard but Vogel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vogel misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Vogel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vogel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vogel is looking to clinch but Bucket is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Vogel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barny Bucket's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bucket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vogel sprawls well. Vogel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bucket gets slowly back to his feet.
Vogel works over Bucket's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vogel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vogel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bucket will feel that in the morning.
Vogel misses with a kick to the body.
Vogel tries to bum rush Bucket with a series of wild strikes but Bucket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bucket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vogel circles away quickly and effectively.
Bucket shoots in and drives through. Vogel sprawls well.

Vogel clinches.
Bucket wants to take the fight to the mat but Vogel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barny Bucket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogel keeps control of Bucket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vogel tries to circle away but Bucket has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel keeps control of Bucket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bucket is looking to break free of the clinch but Vogel has double underhooks.
Bucket lands a body punch in the clinch.

Bucket manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vogel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barny Bucket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bucket lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vogel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurt Vogel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bucket is just out of range.
Vogel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurt Vogel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogel throws a nice looking combination but Bucket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bucket takes the fight into the clinch.
Bucket is trying to break the clinch but Vogel has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vogel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bucket shoots in for a takedown but Vogel shows good takedown defense.
Bucket shoots in but no luck this time.
Bucket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vogel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bucket manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurt Vogel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogel tries to clinch up but Bucket circles away and keeps his distance.
Vogel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vogel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bucket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Bucket is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Vogel misses with a combination

and Bucket counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vogel - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bucket is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vogel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucket's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket misses with a knee strike.
Bucket misses with a punch to the body.
Bucket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurt Vogel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bucket tries to circle away but Vogel has him pinned against the cage.
Vogel lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Vogel - that landed with a thud.
Vogel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bucket avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bucket. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bucket prevents a body shot from Vogel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bucket prevents a body shot from Vogel.
Vogel lands a shot to the body.
Vogel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vogel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucket backwards.
Vogel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vogel pushes off an throws an elbow but Bucket leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bucket managing to block the knees to the body from Vogel.
Vogel misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vogel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bucket or not.
Vogel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bucket is defending well for now.
Vogel scores a nice knee to the body.
Vogel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vogel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bucket lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bucket avoiding damage as Vogel throws knees to the body.

Vogel manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Vogel finds it's way through Bucket's defenses.
Bucket takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vogel lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vogel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bucket.
Vogel misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Vogel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barny Bucket's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Vogel.
Vogel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vogel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bucket rather than just go for the knockout.
Vogel scores with a head kick.

Bucket is rocked!
Vogel misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Bucket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vogel wants to land a leg kick but Bucket is out of range.
Vogel is looking to clinch but Bucket is avoiding it.
Bucket seems to have got his legs back now.
Vogel throws a series of punches but Bucket avoids them all with ease.
Bucket misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Vogel.
Vogel tries to clinch up but Bucket circles away and keeps his distance.
Vogel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vogel lands a nice hook to Bucket's body. Bucket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket dodges the punch combination from Vogel.
Vogel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Vogel.
Vogel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vogel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bucket on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vogel. Vogel obviously looking to wear him down.
Bucket is looking to land body kicks.
Vogel misses with an uppercut
and Bucket counters with a one-two to the body.
Bucket lands a slapping body shot.
Vogel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bucket circles away.
Vogel scores with a body shot.
Vogel throws a body punch but Bucket moves out of range.
Kurt Vogel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel lunges at Bucket with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bucket's hand.
Vogel throws a combination that misses
and Vogel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bucket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bucket scores with the left hand. Vogel knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Vogel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Vogel has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bucket's elbow.
Bucket is trying to break the clinch but Vogel is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket working hard to break the clinch.
Vogel keeps control of Bucket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vogel has Bucket pressed against the cage, preventing Bucket from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vogel misses with a body punch.
Bucket tries to break the clinch but Vogel is controlling the position.
Vogel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bucket avoids the damage to the body.
Bucket tries to circle away but Vogel has him pinned against the cage.
Vogel keeps control of Bucket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket throws a head punch that misses.
Bucket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bucket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogel keeps control of Bucket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vogel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bucket lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vogel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bucket can't break the clinch.
Bucket has had enough of the clinch but Vogel keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Vogel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogel 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Vogel!
After winning the bout, Kurt Vogel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Walburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Walburg's choice of entrance music: Here I Go Again, Whitesnake. Charlie Jah has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jah
vs
Walburg

195 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

KrakHeaD Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Walburg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jah with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Walburg as Jah shoots in.
Walburg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walburg is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Walburg.
Jah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walburg counters with a series of strikes. Jah will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Jah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jah shoots in but Walburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walburg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walburg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walburg cracks a nice hook into Jah's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walburg counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Jah! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Walburg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mark Walburg made sure he mentioned KrakHeaD Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ektomorf - Show Your Fist. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watson
vs
Pierre

178 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

[GTI] Divine Clothing
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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, Gregory Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.

Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Watson throwing shots but Pierre is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him

Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Pierre is defending well.
Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watson in particular looking to stall.
Pierre trying to hold on to Watson's head to control him but Watson postures up.
Watson is pressing down on Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pierre is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throwing shots but Pierre is blocking nicely.
Watson thows a huge punch but Pierre dodges it nicely.
Watson lands strikes from half guard.

Pierre has one foot on Watson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Pierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre is working Watson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Watson working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Watson actively working from the bottom here.

Pierre moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Watson.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Pierre grinds an elbow into Watson's temple.
Watson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pierre connects with a decent elbow.
Watson tries to bench press Pierre off him but Pierre keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre cracks Watson with a big elbow.
Pierre scores with punches from side control.
Watson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pierre prevents Watson from improving his position.
Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is pressing down on Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pierre wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Watson!
Watson postures up in Pierre's guard and throws a big left but Pierre blocks it.
Watson postures up in Pierre's guard and throws a big left but Pierre blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Pierre!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Pierre getting side control.
Watson has hold of Pierre's hands but Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Watson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pierre working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Watson is looking for a triangle but Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Watson wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Pierre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Watson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pierre, into his guard.
Pierre is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Watson is sitting in close to Pierre's body. Pierre has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Watson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Watson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pierre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Pierre!
Jean Pierre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burbank Rocksalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burbank Rocksalt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hagler
vs
Rocksalt

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burbank Rocksalt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksalt thows a body shot but no joy.
Hagler throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hagler as Rocksalt shoots in.
Hagler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rocksalt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hagler. That one must have hurt.
Hagler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocksalt's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rocksalt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rocksalt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocksalt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hagler! Rocksalt is out on his feet! Hagler rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rocksalt is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rocksalt is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Hagler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasem Muang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinsdell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Left Behind" by Slipknot. Muang has chosen Ding Lan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tinsdell
vs
Muang

170 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasem Muang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsdell dives in and grabs Muang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muang pushes down on Tinsdell's head and hops out.
Tinsdell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muang.
Tinsdell dives in and grabs Muang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muang pushes down on Tinsdell's head and hops out.
Muang throws a nice inside leg kick.

Tinsdell moves into the clinch successfully.
Muang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muang lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muang obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muang obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Muang as the two fighters clinch.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Muang holds him up against the cage and eventually Tinsdell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Tinsdell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tinsdell is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Muang.

It looks like Anthony Tinsdell has been cut.
Tinsdell takes an elbow to the temple.
Muang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Muang.
Muang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tinsdell backwards.
Tinsdell takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang lands an elbow just above Tinsdell 's eye.
Muang lands an elbow inside.
Muang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muang connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Muang.
Tinsdell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muang lands a knee to the body.
Muang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tinsdell takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tinsdell's face.

Tinsdell is rocked!

Anthony Tinsdell's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Muang.
Oh Tinsdell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Muang.
Muang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tinsdell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Muang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muang lands an elbow just above Tinsdell 's eye.
Muang scores a nice knee to the body.
Muang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muang.
Tinsdell seems to have got his legs back now.
Muang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tinsdell's face.
Muang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tinsdell jumps guard but Muang stands there with Tinsdell around his waist. Tinsdell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muang lands a knee to the body.
Muang lands an elbow inside that Tinsdell shrugs off.
Muang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Muang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muang lands a damaging elbow.
Muang scores a nice knee to the body.
Muang lands an elbow just above Tinsdell 's eye.
Muang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tinsdell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muang.
Muang lands an elbow inside.

Anthony Tinsdell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muang.
Muang lands a nice knee to the body.
Muang taking a breather.
Muang crunches a lovely knee into Tinsdell's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muang lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muang lands an elbow that stopped Tinsdell in his tracks for a moment.
Muang scores with a knee to the head.
Tinsdell is trying to pull guard but Muang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muang connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muang.
Nice elbow from Muang.
Muang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tinsdell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tinsdell's face.

Jeez, Anthony Tinsdell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Muang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muang lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muang landing knees to the body.
Muang lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muang.
Muang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasem Muang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Tinsdell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tinsdell tries to keep at a distance but Muang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muang lands an elbow just above Tinsdell 's eye.
Muang lands a body punch.

Muang drops Tinsdell with a big knee straight up the middle! Tinsdell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown but Muang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Muang closes the distance and clinches.
Muang lands a good knee to the midsection. Tinsdell won't want to take too many of those.
Muang lands a nice knee to the body.
Muang lands an elbow inside that Tinsdell shrugs off.
Kasem Muang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muang lands an elbow that stopped Tinsdell in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muang lands an elbow inside that Tinsdell shrugs off.
Muang effectively controlling the action here.
Muang working Tinsdell over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tinsdell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muang lands a good knee to the midsection. Tinsdell won't want to take too many of those.
Muang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muang lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kasem Muang!
An out of breath Kasem Muang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stewart
vs
Bennett

183 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bennett thuds his right hand into Stewart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett throws a solid leg kick but Stewart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennett.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Donald Stewart has been cut.
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Good shot there by Bennett.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erik Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stewart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stewart 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 Bennett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennett's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stewart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bennett's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Stewart is stalling here. Bennett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bennett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bennett works to advance to full mount. Stewart defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bennett prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.
Bennett is landing with some decent strikes but Stewart is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Bennett lands a big shot there that rocks Stewart but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bennett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to control but Stewart wriggling away.
Bennett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bennett misses with a head shot.
Stewart is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett looking to ground and pound but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Bennett controlling his opponent.
Stewart wants to hold on but Bennett pushes him away.
Bennett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stewart hang on?
Bennett unloading with bombs!
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stewart moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to strike from the bottom.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stewart pulls Bennett in close to his closed guard and prevents Bennett from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bennett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erik Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.
Stewart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Stewart takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett stuffs the takedown.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart thows a body shot but no joy.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart cracks the inside of Bennett's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart thows a body shot but no joy.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart is looking to wear down Bennett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick from Stewart.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.

Stewart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bennett tries to buck Stewart off but Stewart is having none of it.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Bennett is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Stewart trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stewart jumps into side control!
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Donald Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.

Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bennett 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.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard.
Stewart trying to control the position.
Bennett sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Stewart 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.
Stewart stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stewart landing a few strikes.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Erik Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Stewart controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Stewart has a good base and remains in mount.
Stewart with shots to the head and body - Bennett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stewart working Bennett over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
Stewart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Stewart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Stewart connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Erik Bennett has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bennett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donald Stewart!
Donald Stewart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philco Hitachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Outland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philco Hitachi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hitachi
vs
Outland

195 cm
26
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philco Hitachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Outland!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitachi scores with a takedown into Outland's guard.
Hitachi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Outland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitachi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitachi postures up in Outland's guard and throws a big left but Outland blocks it.

Hitachi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitachi throwing strikes but missing.
Hitachi cracks Outland with a solid left hand.
Hitachi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Outland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Outland tries for a kimura but Hitachi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitachi gets back to half guard.
Outland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hitachi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hitachi looking for submissions off his back.

Outland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitachi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitachi is looking to control Outland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hitachi avoid being mounted?
Hitachi is staying active underneath Outland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hitachi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Outland.
Hitachi wants to get back to his feet.
Outland blocks the strikes from Hitachi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi is looking to control Outland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hitachi avoid being mounted?

Outland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitachi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Outland is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Hitachi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitachi is pressing down on Outland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outland is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Hitachi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Outland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hitachi wants to stand up but Outland is controlling him.
Outland wants to stand but Hitachi is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi keeping full guard, as Outland tries to pass.

Hitachi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hitachi is trying to drag Outland to the mat but Outland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hitachi goes for a takedown attempt but Outland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hitachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hitachi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitachi tries to avoid it but Outland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitachi to the ground. Hitachi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hitachi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Outland's guard.
Outland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitachi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitachi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitachi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitachi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Outland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitachi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outland wants to get back to his feet but Hitachi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitachi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hitachi connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philco Hitachi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Outland tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hitachi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Outland won't be happy with that.
Hitachi lands an elbow.
Hitachi misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Hitachi.

Hitachi tries for a kimura but Outland is defending well.
Outland parries the strikes from Hitachi easily there. Hitachi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Outland to escape.
Outland can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outland is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Outland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hitachi throwing strikes but Outland manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hitachi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Outland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitachi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hitachi is looking for a sweep.
Hitachi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hitachi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hitachi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hitachi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hitachi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitachi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outland preventing the sweep.
Hitachi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Outland trying to control but Hitachi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitachi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hitachi 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.
Hitachi controls Outland momentarily but Outland frees himself.
Hitachi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Outland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Outland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hitachi's guard.
Hitachi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Outland's guard.
Hitachi postures up in Outland's guard and throws a big left but Outland blocks it.
Hitachi throws an elbow that misses. Outland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitachi's guard. Nice move by Outland!
Hitachi tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hitachi's guard.
Outland tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitachi is retaining full guard.

Hitachi working for a triangle but Outland defends it easily.

Outland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Outland wants to stand but Hitachi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hitachi keeping moving, preventing Outland from controlling successfully.
Outland won't allow Hitachi to sweep him here.
Outland tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitachi is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Outland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hitachi dives on top into guard.
Outland keeping moving, preventing Hitachi from controlling successfully.
Outland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitachi is working Outland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitachi connects with a couple of short punches.
Outland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitachi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hitachi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitachi wants to pass the guard but Outland is keeping the position.
Hitachi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hitachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitachi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Outland closes the distance but Hitachi moves to the side

and Hitachi counters with a single leg into guard. Outland didn't expect that.
Hitachi passes Outland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hitachi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Outland is trying to get back to full guard.
Hitachi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hitachi wants to pass the guard but Outland is defending well.
Hitachi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Outland manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Outland looks to clinch
and Hitachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitachi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Outland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitachi somewhat.
Hitachi misses with a body kick.

Hitachi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Outland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hitachi landing with the ground and pound.
Hitachi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hitachi is looking to work some ground and pound but Outland has wrist control.
Outland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Outland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitachi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Outland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitachi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Outland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitachi landing some decent shots from guard.
Hitachi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Hitachi advances to half guard.
Hitachi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Outland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hitachi.
Philco Hitachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Outland wants to get back to his feet.

Hitachi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitachi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Outland tries to improve position but can't.
Outland takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hitachi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Outland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hitachi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hitachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Outland can do to turn this around?
Hitachi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hitachi is working Outland over with some ground and pound from side control.

Hitachi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Outland to his feet.
Outland tries to clinch but Hitachi is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hitachi takes the fight 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!

Outland wants the takedown. Hitachi is fighting it off but Outland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hitachi's guard against the cage.
Hitachi 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.
Hitachi controls Outland momentarily but Outland frees himself.
Outland wants to pass the guard but Hitachi is keeping the position.
Hitachi lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Outland wants to stand but Hitachi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xavier Outland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philco Hitachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Philco Hitachi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitachi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philco Hitachi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Between the Hammer and Anvil. Archie Fallon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niko Bellic's chin.

Fallon
vs
Bellic

178 cm
20
191 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bellic.
Fallon connects with a body shot that sends Bellic's belly button to the back.
Bellic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bellic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fallon lands with a hook. Bellic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bellic missing with a left hand there. Fallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bellic.

Fallon clinches up against the cage.
Bellic is looking to break free of the clinch but Fallon has double underhooks.
Bellic is looking to break free of the clinch but Fallon has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fallon lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Fallon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fallon.
Fallon tries a knee to the head but Bellic blocks it.
Bellic is trying to break the clinch but Fallon is controlling him.
Fallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellic takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Niko Bellic has been cut.
Fallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bellic is rocked!
Fallon taking a breather.
Bellic is still on wobbly legs! Can Fallon finish him?
Fallon lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon lands a big right hand that drops Bellic! The killer instinct kicks in and Fallon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fallon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Fallon!
Our winner, Archie Fallon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.