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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Rejects. Morrison has chosen Alive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



173 cm
26
151 lbs
16 - 8 - 1
180 cm
27
157 lbs
14 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


TFP Graphics - Pit Inc


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Morrison!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Karl Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grossman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Karl Grossman has been cut.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
Nice jab there from Grossman.

It looks like Tommy Morrison has been cut.
Grossman throws a front kick aimed at Morrison's knee but Morrison avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Grossman cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossman, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Morrison tries a low kick but Grossman avoids it.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Grossman moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Grossman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Grossman avoids them all with ease.
Morrison throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
Morrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Morrison is rocked!
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!
Grossman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
Morrison looks winded!
Grossman fakes the body blow, causing Morrison to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Morrison goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Grossman!
Our winner, Karl Grossman, 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.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jealous Jarvae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



175 cm
35
153 lbs
26 - 7 - 1
172 cm
34
156 lbs
28 - 13 - 3
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible
ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank


TFP Graphics - Pit Inc


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jealous Jarvae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hashimoto lands a nice hook to Jarvae's body. Jarvae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jarvae throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jarvae.
Hashimoto misses with a lunging right hand

and Jarvae counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jarvae throwing strikes but Hashimoto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hashimoto throws an elbow but Jarvae slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hashimoto working away.
Hashimoto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jarvae managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Jarvae regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvae wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Jarvae is pressing down on Hashimoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hashimoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarvae has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hashimoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hashimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarvae is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto lands a couple of elbows.

Jarvae has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hashimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but Jarvae blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto postures up in Jarvae's guard and throws a big left but Jarvae blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto postures up and lands a big shot to Jarvae's brow.
Hashimoto postures up in Jarvae's guard and throws a big left but Jarvae blocks it.
Jarvae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto postures up in Jarvae's guard and throws a big left but Jarvae blocks it.
Jarvae keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarvae has momentary wrist control but Hashimoto slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashimoto won't allow Jarvae to sweep him here.

Jarvae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a strike but Jarvae rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hashimoto is pulling down on Jarvae's head to control his posture.
Jarvae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hashimoto is trying to control the position but Jarvae postures up.
Jarvae throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarvae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hashimoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hashimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hashimoto punching from mount but Jarvae doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto breaks from Jarvae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!

Hashimoto looking to secure an arm triangle but Jarvae defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jarvae is in a horrible position here. Hashimoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jarvae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hashimoto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jarvae is now in Hashimoto's guard. A big mistake from Hashimoto there, giving up the dominant position!
Hashimoto is trying to control the position but Jarvae postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Hashimoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jarvae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarvae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keiji Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvae delivers a nice body kick.
Jarvae staying out of range there.
Jarvae misses with a body kick.
Hashimoto misses with a hook.

Hashimoto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jarvae's half guard.
Jarvae works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hashimoto trying to control but Jarvae is working from the bottom.

Jarvae working for a triangle but Hashimoto defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarvae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hashimoto stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jarvae has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hashimoto manages to get his head free but now Jarvae has transitioned to an armbar! Hashimoto grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jarvae! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jealous Jarvae!
During a confident post fight interview, Jealous Jarvae thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cy Coe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemsky's entrance music is Onward to Victory. A fine choice. Coe has chosen Insane In The Membrane - Cypress Hill 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.



193 cm
29
226 lbs
17 - 6 - 0
192 cm
30
222 lbs
18 - 15 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cy Coe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hemsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coe manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hemsky misses.
Hemsky throws a looping overhand right but Coe ducks down to avoid it.
Coe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemsky as he avoids it easily.
Coe misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Coe misses the target.
Hemsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hemsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hemsky misses the shot to the body.
Hemsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemsky is just out of range.
Coe just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hemsky.
Coe swats away the attempt to clinch by Hemsky.
A cross from Hemsky lands.

It looks like Cy Coe has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hemsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemsky.
Coe lands an overhand right.
Coe throws a big shot that misses.
Coe checks the leg kick.
Cy Coe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coe at a distance.
Coe tests Hemsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hemsky.
Hemsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coe connects with an inside leg kick.
Coe looks to throw a body kick

and Hemsky counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coe! Hemsky lets Coe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Coe is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky throws an uppercut from hell that sends Coe clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hemsky stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ladislav Hemsky!
Ladislav Hemsky very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Tourniquet . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
30
202 lbs
23 - 16 - 0
183 cm
29
185 lbs
20 - 6 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin


SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI


Hell's Balls Recovery (160)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shields tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shields to the ground. Shields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee thows a huge punch but Shields dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Shields is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shields wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee 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.
Shields has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lee working Shields over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shields manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.

Shields is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee pushing down on Shields's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shields trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shields to regain full guard.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Shields has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Shields looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.

Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee pushing down on Shields's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shields trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Shields thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Shields.
Lee misses with the combination.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a combination. Shields tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shields misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shields. Lee shrugs it off though.
Shields lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.

Lee clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shields.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Shields as the two fighters clinch.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shields pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shields.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shields fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Shields settles back down.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Shields lands a right hook to the body.
Shields fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shields throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shields slips under a jab.
Shields keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shields lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shields cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shields stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Shields's shoulder, as Shields tries to avoid the shot.
Shields buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shields.
A good leg kick by Shields.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Shields cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee checks a low kick from Shields.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Shields.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Shields looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Shields connects with a high kick.
Lee tries to clinch
and Shields counters with a head kick.
Shields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields scores with a hook.
Lee tests Shields's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a right hand

and Shields counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lee's guard now.

Lee has his feet on Shields's thighs here. He's pushed Shields off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shields screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Lee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Lee made sure he mentioned SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cope kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let's Go. von Altenburg has chosen Richard Wagner's Die Walküre as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



176 cm
31
147 lbs
25 - 7 - 0
175 cm
31
156 lbs
28 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Hell's Balls Recovery (160)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cope changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. von Altenburg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
von Altenburg is not content to let Cope control the position.
The strikes coming from Cope are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Cope tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cope tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
von Altenburg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

von Altenburg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cope pulls his head out easily.
Cope wants to take a breather but von Altenburg is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cope looks to land a strike but von Altenburg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cope postures up.
Cope won't allow von Altenburg to sweep him here.
Cope connects with a couple of short punches.
von Altenburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cope.
Cope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cope with a nice head shot there.
Cope throws a strike but von Altenburg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cope 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.
von Altenburg trying to control but Cope is working from the bottom.
von Altenburg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cope is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
von Altenburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cope wants to sweep here but von Altenburg controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Altenburg trying to control but Cope is working from the bottom.
Cope looking for a sweep. Not yet Cope, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cope connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cope lands a jab.
von Altenburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cope tries to avoid it but von Altenburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cope to the ground. Cope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
von Altenburg throws a shot to the body.
Cope connects with a body shot that sends von Altenburg's belly button to the back.
Cope works over von Altenburg's head and body with a nice combination.
von Altenburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cope misses with a straight right.
Cope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cope wants to land a leg kick but von Altenburg is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope scores with a sloppy right hand. von Altenburg should have avoided that one.
von Altenburg slips a jab from Cope.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cope 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 von Altenburg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from von Altenburg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cope scores with a decent looking hook.
Cope looks to land a right hand but von Altenburg moved out of range.
Cope stuffs the takedown attempt from von Altenburg. von Altenburg gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cope fails with a takedown attempt.
von Altenburg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cope's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Altenburg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cope is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for von Altenburg.
von Altenburg defending well as Cope loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cope dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


von Altenburg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cope with a hook.
von Altenburg tries to land a leg kick but Cope saw it coming and moves away.
von Altenburg connects with the punch.
Cope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck von Altenburg on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from von Altenburg.
Cope lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for von Altenburg.
von Altenburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cope slips a straight right by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg is looking to chop away at Cope's legs.
von Altenburg shoots in for a takedown but Cope shows good takedown defense.
von Altenburg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and von Altenburg counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cope scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cope looks to land a right hand but von Altenburg moved out of range.
Cope does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
von Altenburg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cope is able to avoid easily.
Cope jabs von Altenburg right on the nose. von Altenburg blinks but takes it well.

von Altenburg gets caught flat footed, as Cope shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cope lands a couple of decent looking shots.
von Altenburg looking to control.
Cope passes into half guard.
Well, if Cope is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cope trying to pass the guard but von Altenburg defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is trying to stand.
Cope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cope seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. von Altenburg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

von Altenburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope wants to control from the top but von Altenburg keeps moving.

von Altenburg is looking for a triangle but Cope pushes his legs off easily.
von Altenburg keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
von Altenburg looking to control.
von Altenburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cope tries to free his leg and advance position but von Altenburg is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as von Altenburg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cope throws a strike but von Altenburg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cope keeping moving, preventing von Altenburg from controlling successfully.

Cope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
von Altenburg trying to control but Cope is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Altenburg looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cope dominated that second round.
That's time! Cope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Cope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Altenburg manages to avoid it.
Cope throws a head kick but von Altenburg moves out of range.
Cope misses with a low kick as von Altenburg jumps back.
von Altenburg misses with a body shot.
Cope fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and von Altenburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
von Altenburg just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for von Altenburg.
Cope jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cope takes a swing at von Altenburg's ribcage but misses.
Cope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from von Altenburg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cope.
A jab from Cope misses.
von Altenburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Altenburg manages to avoid it.
Cope throws a looping overhand right but von Altenburg ducks down to avoid it.
von Altenburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
von Altenburg avoids the body shot from Cope.

von Altenburg closes the distance and pushes Cope back into the cage.
von Altenburg stalling.
Cope blocks an elbow strike from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
von Altenburg is leaning against Cope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Altenburg has Cope pushed against the cage.
Cope jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as von Altenburg walks away with a smile on his face. Cope gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as von Altenburg checks a leg kick.
von Altenburg checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope misses with a low kick as von Altenburg jumps back.
Cope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mike Cope is winning the standup battle so far.
Cope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Cope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Altenburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cope throws out the jab.
Cope misses with a low kick.
von Altenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cope manages to avoid it.
Cope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cope misses the jab.
von Altenburg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cope scoring well with a low kick there.
von Altenburg tries to land a leg kick but Cope saw it coming and moves away.
Cope misses with a body shot
and von Altenburg counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope throws a left and a right that both miss
and von Altenburg counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Altenburg avoids the head kick by Cope.
The fighters circle momentarily. von Altenburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
von Altenburg takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
Cope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cope checks a low kick from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by von Altenburg there.
Cope throws a leg kick which misses von Altenburg's front leg but catches the back leg as von Altenburg tries to avoid it.
von Altenburg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cope. Cope obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Altenburg is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by von Altenburg. That's going to slow Cope down.
Good work by Cope as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cope 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cope!

Mike Cope spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched. Fraser has chosen Sirius as his entrance music. Donald Fraser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



225 cm
35
272 lbs
32 - 12 - 0
203 cm
31
287 lbs
23 - 20 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Legion of Pain Nutrition
Brute


Brute


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 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fraser!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Kaholic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fraser counters with a stiff right hand.
Fraser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fraser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fraser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Kaholic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fraser lands with a shot to the body.
Al Kaholic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Kaholic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fraser looks to land a combination but Al Kaholic avoids it well.
Fraser feints a jab promting Al Kaholic to slip. Fraser then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Kaholic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Al Al Kaholic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraser ducks under a wild hook from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic lands with a hook. Fraser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fraser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Kaholic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Kaholic there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser tries to bum rush Al Kaholic with a series of wild strikes but Al Kaholic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donald Fraser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraser thows a leg kick but Al Kaholic checks it
and Al Kaholic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Al Kaholic misses.
Fraser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fraser missing with a left hand there. Al Kaholic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fraser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Kaholic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser throws a lazy right hand but Al Kaholic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donald Fraser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraser throws a body punch but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Al Kaholic misses with a wild body shot.
Fraser misses with a left hand
and Al Kaholic counters with a low kick, right behind Fraser 's knee.
Al Kaholic defending well as Fraser loads up on a big left hand.
Al Kaholic thumps Fraser with a low kick.
Fraser bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Kaholic 's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraser misses with a hook. Al Kaholic ducked under it nicely.
Al Kaholic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Kaholic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fraser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Kaholic manages to avoid it.
Al Kaholic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Kaholic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fraser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fraser misses with a hook
letting Al Kaholic counter with a right hand.
Fraser swings for the body but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Fraser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Kaholic tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Kaholic thuds a left hand into Fraser's body.
Al Kaholic wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Al Kaholic .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Al Kaholic falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fraser dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fraser!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Fraser thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Walk. Batts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pro-pain - Make war (not love) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



183 cm
31
215 lbs
27 - 13 - 0
186 cm
30
208 lbs
21 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Convicted Trap House


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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Minard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts misses with a hook. Minard ducked under it nicely.
Minard lands a jab to the head.
Batts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batts wants to clinch.
Minard tries a head kick but it misses.
Batts avoids the body shot from Minard.
Minard throws a lazy head kick
and Batts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Batts throws a push kick but Minard slaps the foot to one side.
Minard ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Batts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batts throws a solid leg kick but Minard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batts.
Minard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Minard circles away.
Batts scores with a shot to the body.
Batts checks a leg kick.
Minard misses with a low kick as Batts jumps back.
Batts tries to clinch but Minard moves out of range.
Minard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liam Minard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts throws a leg kick but Minard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Minard throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Minard throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Minard fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minard.
Minard shoots for a double leg takedown but Batts sprawls well. He's pushed Minard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minard slips a straight right by Batts.
Batts misses with a low kick.
Batts throws a head kick but Minard moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts.
Batts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Minard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Minard throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Minard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minard connects with a couple of short punches.
Minard throwing strikes from guard but Batts blocks nicely.
Batts is pulling down on Minard's head. It's preventing any offense from Minard, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batts looking to control.
Batts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minard wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Minard trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Minard ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Minard misses with an uppercut
and Batts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minard avoids the body shot from Batts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Minard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minard misses with a hook. Batts ducked under it nicely.
Minard is looking to slow Batts down with leg kicks.
Minard missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minard swings widly with a right hand
and Batts counters with a low kick, right behind Minard 's knee.
Minard swinging wildly here.
Minard throws a leg kick
and Batts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minard throws a front kick aimed at Batts's knee but Batts avoids it well.
Batts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minard doesn't seem bothered though.
Minard tries to land a front kick but Batts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batts.
Batts throws a shot to the body.
Minard is breathing heavily.
Batts loads up on a big right hand but Minard slips the punch.
Batts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Batts scores with a body shot.
Batts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batts.
Minard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts swings for the body but Minard moves out of range.
Batts misses with a double jab.
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Batts. Minard shrugs it off though.

Minard gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch.
Minard goes for a takedown attempt but Batts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batts slips under a jab from Minard.
Batts missing with a left hand there. Minard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Minard moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batts blocks a leg kick.
Minard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minard swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Minard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Minard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batts.

Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts lands an elbow that stopped Minard in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Batts on the inside.

Minard manages to break the clinch.
Batts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Minard misses its intended target.
Minard walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Batts finds it's target.
Batts scores with a jab. Minard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billy Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Minard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minard is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Batts gets to his feet. Minard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Minard loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.

Minard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Batts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batts trying to control here.
Minard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batts's head.
Batts holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Let's hope that Batts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts is looking to improve his position.
Liam Minard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Batts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Batts thows a body shot but no joy.
Batts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minard is out of range.
A punch combination from Batts misses.
Some wild striking there from Batts.
Minard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minard shoots in looking for a takedown but Batts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minard with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minard throws a leg kick but Batts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Minard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Minard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Minard is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Minard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batts throws a body punch but Minard moves out of range.
Batts misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Minard.
Minard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batts tries to move into range but Minard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Minard ducks down to avoid it.
Minard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batts is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Batts does it's job there.
Minard lands a body shot.

Batts clinches with his opponent.
Batts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minard's efforts to push away.
Batts is leaning against Minard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batts pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts blocks a jab.
Batts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minard.
Minard swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Minard throws a hook but Batts avoids it easily.
Batts tries to clinch but Minard is having none of it.
Minard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batts.
Batts connects with a leg kick. Minard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minard. Batts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts punishes Minard's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Minard misses its intended target.
Batts checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Minard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minard's sensitive parts.
Minard scores with a shot to the body.
Minard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batts lands a right hook to the body.
Minard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batts scores with a jab to the body.
Batts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batts lands a nice looking body kick.
Batts feints and then cracks Minard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minard down.
Batts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Minard under the eye.
Batts scores with a shot to the body.
Batts misses with a body kick.
Batts tries to clinch but Minard moves out of range.
Batts moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Minard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts connects with a leg kick. Minard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batts lands with a kick to the ribs.
Batts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batts is looking to clinch but Minard is avoiding it.
Batts tries to land a front kick but Minard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batts connects with a crisp jab.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liam Minard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minard throws out the jab.

Batts forces Minard back against the cage and clinches.
Batts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batts lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batts gets through Minard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minard blocks it with crossed arms.
Batts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minard is trying to pull guard but Batts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Minard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Minard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Minard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minard throws a poor cross that misses
and Batts counters with an outside leg kick.
Batts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batts lands a slapping body shot.

Batts rushes Minard and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Minard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minard or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Batts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Batts 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Batts!

As Billy Batts got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Aye, aye - back in New York n glad ta be here with Empire. Chuck and the guys have treated us good, and for that, I wont feed them their teeth. Batter up.'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stepping Razor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



184 cm
29
183 lbs
20 - 7 - 1
178 cm
31
181 lbs
28 - 10 - 0
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
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 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito misses with a low kick as Tosh jumps back.
Esposito sizes up Tosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Tosh's head back.
Tosh avoids the head kick by Esposito.
The crowd cheers as Tosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Tosh lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Tosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosh connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Esposito misses

and Tosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esposito's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tosh wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Tosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito 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.
Tosh stays in close to Esposito's body and controls the position.
Tosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.
Tosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Tosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito working a defensive guard here.
Tosh with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tosh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tosh has Esposito in his guard.
Esposito is looking to work some ground and pound but Tosh has wrist control.
Tosh 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.
Esposito with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Esposito throwing strikes from guard but Tosh blocks nicely.
Esposito trying to control but Tosh is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tosh is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Tosh forces his way into half guard.
Tosh moves nicely into side control.
Tosh working the head and body with strikes.
Tosh tries to score with some ground and pound. Esposito controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Esposito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as Tosh sits in half guard.

Tosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Esposito is defending against the submission attempts here by Tosh.
Tosh is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito wants to improve his position but Tosh is controlling well.
Esposito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Esposito takes a swing at Tosh's ribcage but misses.
Esposito takes a swing at Tosh's ribcage but misses.
Tosh misses with a shot to the body
and Esposito counters with a good low kick that Tosh was not able to check.
Tosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tosh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Tosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esposito misses with a hook
and Tosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosh moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosh tries a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
Tosh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Esposito.
Esposito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Esposito throws a jab when Tosh was well out of range.
Tosh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Tosh's shoulder, as Tosh tries to avoid the shot.
Tosh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Tosh takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Tosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Tosh tries to avoid it.
Tosh looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito takes a swing at Tosh's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Tosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito moves out of range as Tosh strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Tosh is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Esposito has closed the distance and engaged Tosh in a clinch.
Tosh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Esposito checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tosh.
Tosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Tosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito thows a body shot but no joy.
Esposito takes one to the side of the head.
Frank Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito thows a body shot but no joy.
Frank Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!


Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Tosh. Tosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tosh is out of range.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tosh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tosh throws a leg kick but Esposito moved away.
Tosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Tosh is predictable there
and Esposito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tosh misses with a head kick.
Tosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tosh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Esposito counters with an outside leg kick.
Tosh throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Esposito lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Esposito misses with a body shot
and Tosh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tosh scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosh throws a low kick, looking for Esposito's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range.
Tosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Esposito sprawls well. He's pushed Tosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esposito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esposito wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Tosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Tosh sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tosh misses with a body shot.
Tosh is looking to wear down Esposito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tosh misses with a low kick.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito moves out of range as Tosh throws a body kick.
Jab by Esposito.
Tosh jabs at Esposito's body.
Tosh throws a leg kick which misses Esposito's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Tosh misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh blocks a jab.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esposito but Esposito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Esposito swings for the body but Tosh moves out of range.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosh.
Tosh throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosh blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Tosh blocks the leg kick.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esposito but Esposito pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esposito 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!

After winning the bout, Frank Esposito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



182 cm
28
183 lbs
24 - 6 - 0
179 cm
26
175 lbs
14 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
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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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jane throws out the jab.
Hanks blocks a head kick by Jane.
Jane misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanks counters with a low kick, right behind Jane 's knee.
Jane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Hanks cracks Jane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Jane moved away.
Hanks misses with a few strikes there.
Jane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jane slips a straight right by Hanks.
Hanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanks.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanks slips under a jab.
Hanks punishes Jane's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Jane sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws a lazy right hand but Hanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jane, as that shot connected.
Hanks misses with a hook. Jane ducked under it nicely.
Jane lands a body shot.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jane.
Hanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanks misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hanks. Those never looked like landing.
Hanks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jane throws a leg kick which misses Hanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanks tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Hanks throws a low kick, looking for Jane's leg but Jane calmly moves out of range.
Jane wants to slow Hanks down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanks cracks Jane with a good jab.
Jane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jane, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Jane checks a low kick from Hanks.
The crowd cheers as Jane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanks doesn't seem phased though.
Hanks moves out of range as Jane strikes.
Hanks jabs at Jane's body.
Hanks cracks Jane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Hanks.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Jane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Jane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanks is able to avoid easily.
Jane blocks a head kick by Hanks.

Hanks closes the distance and pushes Jane back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanks lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jane.
Jane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hanks blocks a body shot from Jane.
Jane scores with a hook to the body.
Jane can't find room to land a body shot as Hanks controls the action.
Jane tries to land a knee to the head but Hanks blocks with his arms.
Jane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jane takes a shot to the head.
Jane tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jane's elbow.
Hanks blocks an uppercut.
Jane throws a head punch that misses.
Hanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane lands a shoulder strike.
Jane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanks is leaning against Jane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jane lands a right hand.
Jane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Hanks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


An inside leg kick lands from Hanks.
Hanks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A left lands for Jane.
Jane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanks lands a right hook to the body.
Hanks throws a leg kick which misses Jane's front leg but catches the back leg as Jane tries to avoid it.
Jane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanks.
Hanks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Hanks connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane scores with a jab to the body.
Hanks motions for Jane to come forward. Hanks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanks misses with a double jab.
Jane thows a body shot but no joy.
Jane throws a hook to the side of Hanks's head but Hanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks throws a shot to the body.
Hanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanks is looking to clinch but Jane is avoiding it.
Jane throws a looping overhand right but Hanks ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks misses with a two punch combination.
Hanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Hanks misses.
Hanks lands a body shot.
Hanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanks misses with a body shot.
Hanks throws a leg kick which misses Jane's front leg but catches the back leg as Jane tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jane throws an overhand right that lands on Hanks's shoulder, as Hanks tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Jane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanks blocks the leg kick.
Hanks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jane rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jane.
Jane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanks tried to score with a low kick but Jane checks it.
Jane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanks is able to avoid easily.
Jane catches Hanks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jane blocks a leg kick.
Hanks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jane connects with a crisp jab.
Hanks scores with a jab. Jane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Hanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanks is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jane.
Hanks misses with a looping right.
Jane misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Jane.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jane takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Jane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanks is just out of range.
Hanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jane throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanks.
Danga de danga de dang - Jane scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Jane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Jane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jane chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanks dodges the punch combination from Jane.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanks throws a shot from downtown. Jane moves away and avoids it.
Hanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jane.
Jane throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
Hanks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanks.
Jane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Hanks there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jane throws a sloppy head kick and Hanks moves out of range easily.
Hanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Jane does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Hanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!


Hanks is looking to land body kicks.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jane is just out of range.
Hanks takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hanks tests Jane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jane misses with a straight right.
Jane avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Jane swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Jane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jane throws the left hand but Hanks avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hanks. Those never looked like landing.
Jane misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanks blocks a low kick nicely.
Jane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jane.
Jane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jane lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Hanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanks lands with a hook. Jane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Hanks - just one landing.
Hanks takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanks.
That kick from Hanks tenderised Jane's leg. Jane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Jane swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jane.
Jane thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jane was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jane moves out of range as Hanks throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanks. That snapped Jane's head back.
Hanks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jane cracks the inside of Hanks's front leg.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanks is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jane blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Jane misses.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jane scores with a nice strike.
Jane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanks avoids the body shot from Jane.
Hanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanks, right into the meat.
Jane scores with a leg kick.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jane moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Jane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanks can pounce on him.
Jane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jane thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane lands with a nice body punch.
Jane scores with a nice strike.
Jane misses with a body kick.
Hanks throws a chopping leg kick but Jane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jane throws a front kick aimed at Hanks's knee but Hanks avoids it well.
Jane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanks.
Jane catches Hanks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jane throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanks scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hanks. Those never looked like landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jane.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Hanks.
I've got Hanks 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!

A relieved looking Craig Hanks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA. Renzo Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



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243 lbs
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260 lbs
22 - 5 - 0
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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 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machida drops Nkemakolam with a right and a left! Machida comes rushing in but Nkemakolam regains his composure and manages to keep Machida in guard.

It looks like Jobe Nkemakolam has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkemakolam controlling Machida's posture.
Nkemakolam has a closed guard, preventing Machida from standing up.
Machida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Renzo Machida has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Nkemakolam does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a head kick that misses.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice right hand.
Nkemakolam throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nkemakolam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.

Nkemakolam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machida's guard.
Nkemakolam wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Nkemakolam is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida wants to sweep here but Nkemakolam controlling him for the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jobe Nkemakolam hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nkemakolam lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Machida misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Nkemakolam looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Machida looks for the body kick but Nkemakolam saw that one coming.
Machida thumps Nkemakolam with a low kick.
Machida walks into a stiff left hand from Nkemakolam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nkemakolam moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
A big right from Nkemakolam misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machida 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 Nkemakolam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nkemakolam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Nkemakolam counters with a right hand to the body.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Nkemakolam moved out of range nicely.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nkemakolam's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nkemakolam's head backwards.
Nkemakolam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nkemakolam moved away.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Machida clobbers Nkemakolam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Nkemakolam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nkemakolam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Nkemakolam throws a strike aimed at the side of Machida's head but Machida avoids it well.
Check out the look on Nkemakolam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nkemakolam is trying to ground and pound but Machida uses the momentary lack of control by Nkemakolam to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nkemakolam is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jobe Nkemakolam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Machida jabs Nkemakolam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nkemakolam avoids the head kick by Machida.
Nkemakolam lands with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nkemakolam. Nkemakolam obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nkemakolam lands an overhand right.
Nkemakolam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Nkemakolam moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Nkemakolam slips the punch.
Nkemakolam misses with a low kick.
Nkemakolam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Nkemakolam checks a leg kick.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida misses with a hook.
Nkemakolam thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida misses with the body kick
and Nkemakolam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nkemakolam checks a leg kick.
Machida gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Nkemakolam slips a straight right by Machida.
Nkemakolam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nkemakolam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nkemakolam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nkemakolam.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nkemakolam.
Machida moves out of range as Nkemakolam throws a body kick.
Nkemakolam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nkemakolam thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Machida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Machida is rocked!
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nkemakolam.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Renzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Nkemakolam swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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