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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Uprising. Trent has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldman
vs
Trent

193 cm
33
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
32
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Trent!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Trent.
Trent staying out of range there.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trent staying out of range there.
Trent walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trent swivels and escapes.
Goldman lands with a shot to the body.

Trent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Goldman is working hard here to advance position.
Goldman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Trent is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Trent is trying to control. Goldman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Goldman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman missing with punches from the bottom.
Trent is pressing down on Goldman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goldman is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman missing with punches from the bottom.
Goldman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldman won't allow Trent to pass to mount.
Goldman is in trouble now - Trent has advanced to mount!
Goldman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Trent. What's that going to do exactly?
Goldman tries to reverse the position but Trent maintains control.

Trent has hold of Goldman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goldman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goldman regains half guard.

Trent seems to be looking for submissions.
Trent has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trent looking to secure an arm triangle but Goldman defends it well.
Goldman stops Trent from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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!
Goldman is looking to improve his position but Trent isn't that keen on the idea.

Trent is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goldman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goldman is trying to escape the mount.
Goldman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Goldman looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent passes to side control.
Goldman misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Goldman throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Trent blocks the strikes from Goldman.
Goldman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldman is looking to improve his position.
Trent is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Trent seems to be working for a kimura but Goldman defends the submission attempt.

Goldman actively working from the bottom here.
Trent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent wants to take his opponent's back but Goldman doesn't allow it.
Trent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldman is looking to escape.
Goldman is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman is trying to escape the mount but Trent keeps good control and instead manages to take Goldman's back.
I really don't envy Goldman right now.
Trent avoiding Goldman 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trent has the hooks in. Goldman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Goldman fending off the submission attempt from Trent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trent looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Trent dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trent closes the distance and pushes Goldman back into the cage.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Trent's ribcage. Trent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trent misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldman.
Trent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trent.
Trent working aggressively here.
Trent gets through Goldman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trent struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but Trent avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman blocking some punches.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Trent's ribcage. Trent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trent lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Trent.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trent prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman gets through Trent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Trent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trent.
Goldman misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Trent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldman as Trent tries to tie him up.
Trent is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Trent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trent working aggressively here.
Trent misses with a body punch.
Trent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
A short uppercut from Trent.
Goldman lands with a right to the head.
Goldman lands a hook that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Trent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrew Trent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Trent's ribcage. Trent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trent is trying to stall.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Trent.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trent misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Trent.
Trent tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Trent lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Trent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trent blocking some punches.
Trent swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trent lands a left hand.
Trent lands with a light punch inside.
Goldman cracks Trent with a nice body shot.
Trent tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman pushes Trent back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Trent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trent's elbow.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Trent.
Goldman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trent or not.
Trent is breathing heavily.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Trent.
A body shot lands from Goldman.
Goldman misses with the head strike.
Trent tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman lands an uppercut.
Trent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trent lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Goldman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goldman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trents jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trent tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman with a hook.

Goldman gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldman is nestled in close to Trent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Trent is rocked!
Goldman moves into full mount! Trent won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldman cracks Trent with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trent is still in real trouble! Can Goldman finish him?

Goldman has hold of Trent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goldman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trent seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent 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.
Trent can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldman 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.
Trent is trying to control but can't.
Trent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Trent.
Trent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldman pushes down on Trent's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Goldman seems to be working for a kimura but Trent defends the submission attempt.
Trent wants to improve his position but Goldman is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to mount his opponent but Trent defends it.
Goldman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trent working to try and regain half guard.

Goldman has hold of Trent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trent is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldman looking to finish Trent with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trent!
Trent prevents Goldman from taking his back.
Tommy Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goldman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Trent is trying to escape the mount.
Trent prevents Goldman from taking his back.
Trent is looking to get to half guard.
Goldman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goldman raining down shots from the mount!
Goldman wants to take Trent's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent tries to reverse the position but Goldman maintains control.
Trent wants to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Trent is defending the position.
Trent is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Trent is defending the position.
Trent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman trying to mount his opponent but Trent defends it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Goldman!
A very excited looking Tommy Goldman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Cult of Personality - Living Colour as his entrance music. Jacob Alexander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Warner
vs
Alexander

190 cm
29
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
31
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like LJ Warner has been cut.
Warner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Warner slips under a jab from Alexander.
Warner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacob Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Warner is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Warner slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander misses with the combination.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Warner.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Warner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warner misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Warner misses with a two punch combination.
Warner moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
LJ Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Alexander.
Warner scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Jacob Alexander has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Warner does no damage.
No joy there for Warner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Warner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Nice shot by Alexander.

Warner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexander to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.
Warner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.

Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Warner's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Warner working for a triangle but Alexander defends it easily.
Alexander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warner defending well though.
Alexander wants to pass to mount but Warner is defending the position.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warner defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Warner's hands, connecting with Warner's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Warner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander throwing shots but Warner is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander wants to take a breather but Warner is having none of it.
Warner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alexander.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Alexander dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Warner's brow.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander pushes down on Warner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Warner's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
Warner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Warner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander working the head and body with strikes.
Warner taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.
Alexander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander throwing shots but Warner is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warner's head.
Warner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Warner's temple.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Warner dodges it nicely.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warner taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alexander.
Alexander works over Warner with some ground and pound from guard.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander landing with the ground and pound.
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alexander 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.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Warner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Warner tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LJ Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Warner sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander misses with a double jab.

Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Warner to the ground. Alexander is now in Warner's guard.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Warner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Warner!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Warner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Warner won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
Warner works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Warner is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warner's back!
Warner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jacob Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can Warner hold on?! Alexander is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Alexander landing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with punches and elbows.
Warner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Alexander misses with an elbow to the head.
Alexander punches Warner on the ear.
Can Warner hold on?! Alexander is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Alexander lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Warner is rocked!

LJ Warner's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A helpless look comes across Warner 's face. He knows he's trapped as Alexander lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Alexander!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hartford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edilberto Nestuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestuta has chosen Friday - Rebecca Black as his entrance music. Edilberto Nestuta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hartford
vs
Nestuta

180 cm
30
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
32
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Hartford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edilberto Nestuta!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nestuta instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hartford throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartford avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Hartford blocks the elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hartford obliges.
Nestuta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartford landing knees to the head.
Nestuta avoiding damage as Hartford throws knees to the body.
Nestuta dodges an elbow strike from Hartford.
Hartford throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nestuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nestuta avoids the elbow strike from Hartford, against the cage.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartford throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hartford avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Hartford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nestuta blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hartford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nestuta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hartford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nestuta's brow.
Hartford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nestuta looking to throw knees to the head but Hartford is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hartford throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Hartford.
Nestuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nestuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nestuta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nestuta misses with a knee strike.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta misses with a knee strike.
Hartford misses with a knee strike.
Hartford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartford lands an elbow just above Nestuta 's eye.
Hartford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nestuta.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike from Nestuta.
Hartford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hartford lands an elbow that stopped Nestuta in his tracks for a moment.
Hartford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nestuta's defenses.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hartford.
Nestuta looking to throw knees to the head but Hartford is blocking nicely.
Hartford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford tries to land a knee to the head but Nestuta blocks with his arms.
Hartford lands with a left to the head.
Nestuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartford with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hartford.
Hartford tries to land a knee to the head but Nestuta blocks with his arms.
Hartford is breathing heavily.
Hartford lands a nice elbow.
Nestuta managing to block the knees to the body from Hartford.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hartford.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike from Nestuta.
Nestuta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartford blocks it with crossed arms.
Nestuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nestuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartford's brow.
Nestuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Nestuta.
Nestuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nestuta lands an elbow that stopped Hartford in his tracks for a moment.
Hartford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nestuta is defending well for now.
Nestuta blocks an elbow strike from Hartford.
Nestuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nestuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford scores a nice knee to the body.
Hartford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartford tries to land a knee to the head but Nestuta blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
Hartford tries a knee to the head but Nestuta blocks it.
Nestuta misses with a knee to the head.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta misses with an elbow strike.
Nestuta managing to block the knees to the body from Hartford.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Robbie Hartford has been cut.
Hartford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartford misses with an elbow over the top.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartford pushes off an throws an elbow but Nestuta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hartford blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nestuta clinches with his opponent.
Robbie Hartford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nestuta avoiding damage as Hartford throws knees to the body.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford can't find room to land a body shot as Nestuta controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nestuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartford's brow.
Hartford pushes off an throws an elbow but Nestuta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hartford.
Nestuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nestuta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nestuta misses with an elbow strike.
Nestuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nestuta avoiding damage as Hartford throws knees to the body.
Hartford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nestuta blocks it with crossed arms.
Nestuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nestuta avoids a wild elbow strike from Hartford.
Hartford misses with an elbow strike.
Hartford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nestuta blocks an elbow strike.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nestuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nestuta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nestuta landing knees to the head.
Nestuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartford's defenses.
Hartford avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Hartford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartford with a knee to the head.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside that Hartford shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nestuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartford's brow.
Hartford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nestuta blocks it with crossed arms.
Nestuta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartford's face.
Hartford takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford avoids the elbow strike from Nestuta, against the cage.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Hartford.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nestuta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta blocks an elbow strike from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a knee strike.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it misses.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but Hartford blocks with his arms.
Hartford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it misses.
Nestuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hartford tries to land knees in the clinch but Nestuta avoids the damage to the body.
Hartford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Nestuta.
Nestuta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nestuta scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside that Hartford shrugs off.

Robbie Hartford's cut is getting worse.
Hartford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartford misses with an elbow strike.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nestuta avoids a wild elbow strike from Hartford.
Hartford throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nestuta lands an elbow just above Hartford 's eye.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nestuta takes an elbow to the temple.
Nestuta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nestuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartford takes an elbow to the temple.
Hartford lands an elbow that stopped Nestuta in his tracks for a moment.
Nestuta dodges an elbow strike from Hartford.
Hartford lands a damaging elbow.
Nestuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartford avoids the elbow strike from Nestuta, against the cage.
Nestuta avoids the elbow strike from Hartford, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nestuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nestuta gets through Hartford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nestuta working aggressively here.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hartford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nestuta with a knee to the head.
Nestuta lands an elbow inside that Hartford shrugs off.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hartford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nestuta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartford lands an elbow inside that Nestuta shrugs off.
Hartford dodges an elbow strike from Nestuta.
Nestuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edilberto Nestuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hartford's cut.
That's time! Hartford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hartford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hartford tries to land a knee to the head but Nestuta blocks with his arms.
Hartford avoids the elbow strike from Nestuta, against the cage.
Hartford lands a knee to the head.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike.
Nestuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Hartford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartford blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartford trying to land knees to the body.
Hartford tries a knee to the head but Nestuta blocks it.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nestuta blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nestuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nestuta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestuta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartford lands an elbow just above Nestuta 's eye.
Hartford lands a nice elbow.
Hartford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nestuta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hartford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nestuta takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hartford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nestuta's brow.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike from Nestuta.
Hartford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but Hartford blocks with his arms.
Hartford takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Hartford.
Hartford tries to land knees in the clinch but Nestuta avoids the damage to the body.
Nestuta misses with a knee strike.
Hartford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nestuta misses with an elbow strike.
Hartford avoids the elbow strike from Nestuta, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hartford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nestuta's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nestuta tries to land a knee to the head but Hartford blocks with his arms.
Hartford dodges an elbow strike from Nestuta.
Hartford lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford lands an elbow just above Nestuta 's eye.
Hartford lands an elbow inside.
Hartford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nestuta's face.
Nestuta misses with a knee to the head.
Hartford lands an elbow that stopped Nestuta in his tracks for a moment.
Hartford lands an elbow inside.
Hartford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hartford tries to land knees in the clinch but Nestuta avoids the damage to the body.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hartford lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nestuta.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hartford working Nestuta over with knees to the body.
Hartford connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hartford throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hartford throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nestuta lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartford lands an elbow just above Nestuta 's eye.
Nestuta misses with an elbow over the top.
Hartford avoids the elbow strike from Nestuta, against the cage.
Hartford misses with an elbow strike.
Nestuta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartford lands an elbow inside that Nestuta shrugs off.
Nestuta lands an elbow that stopped Hartford in his tracks for a moment.
Hartford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nestuta misses with a knee to the head.
Hartford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hartford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hartford blocks the elbow strike.
Hartford lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nestuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hartford throws an elbow but misses.
Nestuta avoids a wild elbow strike from Hartford.
Hartford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nestuta takes an elbow to the temple.
Hartford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nestuta is defending well for now.
Nestuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nestuta misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hartford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nestuta's brow.
Nestuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hartford throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nestuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nestuta avoids the elbow strike from Hartford, against the cage.
Nestuta lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Hartford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hartford 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Hartford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Realeza. Jon Penn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rodriguez
vs
Penn

170 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a series of strikes that have Penn backpedaling.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Rodriguez cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
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!
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alberto Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Penn.
A left lands for Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn looks winded!
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriguez jabs at Penn's body.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.

Penn is rocked!
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez lands with a big left! Penn is wobbled badly! Rodriguez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Penn to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alberto Rodriguez!
Alberto Rodriguez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Marcy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Marcy

160 cm
33
145 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

179 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bret Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Marcy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcy swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcy moves away.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Marcy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Marcy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcy somewhat.
Marcy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcy is just out of range.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcy is just out of range.

Marcy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hill wants to improve his position but Marcy is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to control but Marcy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill won't allow Marcy to pass to mount.
Hill punching from the bottom.
Hill wants to improve his position but Marcy is controlling well.

Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcy throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.
Marcy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hill.
Marcy tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Hill wants to improve his position but Marcy is controlling well.
Marcy trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Marcy wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marcy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marcy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Marcy moves into the clinch.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Marcy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Marcy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Marcy pushes him off.

Marcy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marcy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Marcy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Marcy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcy manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Marcy shoots in.
Bret Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Marcy.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hill rushes Marcy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill trying to stall but Marcy improves his position.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Marcy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcy is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.

Marcy gets control of Hill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marcy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marcy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard.

Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcy is aware though and is defending well.

Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill is trying to control the position but Marcy postures up.
Marcy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marcy slips nicely into half guard.

Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marcy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Hill throws a right hand that misses

and Marcy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marcy regains guard immediately.
Hill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill postures up.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Marcy has wrist control.
Hill postures up in Marcy's guard and throws a big left but Marcy blocks it.

Marcy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marcy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill prevents Marcy from getting back to his feet.
Hill is in close to Marcy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcy wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.

Marcy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marcy is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lance Marcy has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill tries to roll over but Marcy keeps him under control.
Marcy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill wants to improve his position but Marcy is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hill is in trouble now - Marcy has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill regains half guard.
Marcy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Hill actively working from the bottom here.

Marcy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Marcy eventually gives up the hold.
Marcy controlling the action here.

Marcy is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marcy winds up and cracks Hill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Marcy sits in half guard.

Marcy is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Marcy wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.

Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcy is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Marcy is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Marcy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcy moves away.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcy but Marcy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcy pinned against the cage. Marcy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcy gets slowly back to his feet.

Marcy drives through with a takedown into Hill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcy lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hill's guard.
Marcy is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
Hill trying to control here.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hill looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Marcy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill tries to reverse the position but Marcy maintains control.
Marcy landing strikes from the mount and Hill is in trouble!

Marcy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
Marcy fails to advance to Hill's back.
Bret Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Marcy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Marcy!
Lance Marcy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Van Der Houst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Goldman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Van Der Houst
vs
Goldman

190 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Van Der Houst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Der Houst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goldman gets back to half guard.
Goldman is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Houst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground.
Van Der Houst stops Goldman from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Houst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Van Der Houst is thwarting Goldman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goldman manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Van Der Houst moves into the clinch.
Goldman is looking to take this one to the mat.

Van Der Houst has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goldman is trying to keep an underhook but Van Der Houst manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Houst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Houst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
Van Der Houst prevents Goldman from standing back up.
Van Der Houst not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Houst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Van Der Houst.
Van Der Houst won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Houst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman looks winded!

We're going to have a standup here because Edgar Van Der Houst wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Van Der Houst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Goldman kicks Van Der Houst off and gets back to his feet.
Van Der Houst wants to land a leg kick but Goldman is out of range.

Goldman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Van Der Houst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Houst is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Houst tries to get out of the position.
Goldman working away.
Van Der Houst is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Edgar Van Der Houst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Van Der Houst throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Der Houst is in Goldman's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Houst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Van Der Houst from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Edgar Van Der Houst wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Van Der Houst changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Der Houst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldman, who protects the arm well.
Goldman tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Van Der Houst dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Van Der Houst closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goldman quickly recovers to half guard.
Goldman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Houst is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Houst wants to free his trapped foot but Goldman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldman pushes Van Der Houst off looking to stand but Van Der Houst dives back in and keeps control.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Houst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldman's head.
Goldman won't allow Van Der Houst to pass to mount.
Van Der Houst stalling away here and it's allowed Goldman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Van Der Houst from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Edgar Van Der Houst wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goldman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Goldman gets caught flat footed, as Van Der Houst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Der Houst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Der Houst's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
Van Der Houst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Houst has Goldman pressed against the cage.
Van Der Houst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Der Houst throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldmans head.
Van Der Houst has Goldman pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldman as Van Der Houst tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman gets control of Van Der Houst's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goldman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Van Der Houst is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldman has escaped and now he's on top!
Goldman pushing down on Van Der Houst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Houst is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Houst moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Houst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst prevents Goldman from standing back up.
Van Der Houst content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goldman trying to control here.
Van Der Houst trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Edgar Van Der Houst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Houst wants to stand up but Goldman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Houst in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Van Der Houst dominated that second round.
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!

Van Der Houst gets the takedown into side control.
Van Der Houst wants to stand but Goldman has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Van Der Houst is looking to stand up but Goldman won't let him.
Van Der Houst trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Van Der Houst has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Houst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Der Houst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Houst trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.

Edgar Van Der Houst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Van Der Houst circles away easily
and Van Der Houst counters with a leg kick.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Houst wants it to stay on the feet.

Van Der Houst shoots in and bounces Goldman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Der Houst wants to stand but Goldman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Der Houst is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Der Houst looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Houst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.
Van Der Houst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Van Der Houst from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Der Houst trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldman's guard.
Goldman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Houst postures up in Goldman's guard and throws a big left but Goldman blocks it.
Van Der Houst wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Tank Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar Van Der Houst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Edgar Van Der Houst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Van Der Houst throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Der Houst is in Goldman's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Van Der Houst!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arm Bar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Du Frukost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Du Frukost enters the cage!

Bar
vs
Frukost

195 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Alpha-Male Supplements +Laundry Service

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arm Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Du Frukost!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar tries to clinch but Frukost moves out of range.

Frukost clinches up against the cage.
Bar jumps guard but Frukost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Frukost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Frukost clinches up with Bar and pushes him back against the cage.

Frukost manages to break the clinch.
Bar tries for a takedown but Frukost circles away easily

and Frukost counters with a crisp one two that drops Bar! Frukost thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bar to his feet! Bar is in big trouble!

Bar is rocked!

It looks like Arm Bar has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Frukost rushes Bar and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Bar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frukost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frukost has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bar - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Frukost, and another! Bar is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Du Frukost!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kova Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalip Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Undivine - Satellite Monarchy. Rana has chosen Punjabi Rap as his entrance music. Dalip Rana told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Naama
vs
Rana

187 cm
20
201 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kova Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalip Rana!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rana pushes Naama up against the cage in a clinch.
Rana looking to throw knees to the head but Naama is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naama.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Rana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naama is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Rana.
Naama just leaning against Rana, taking a breather.
Naama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naama misses with the head strike.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naama scores with a shot to the side of Rana's head.
Rana trying to land knees to the body.
Naama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naama controlling the action here for a moment.
Naama has a couple of punches blocked by Rana.
Naama looking to stall.
Rana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Naama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naama scores with a shot to the side of Rana's head.
Naama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naama managing to block the knees to the body from Rana.
Naama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Rana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naama managing to block the knees to the body from Rana.
Naama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranas head.
Rana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rana.
Naama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rana trying to stall but Naama improves his position.
Rana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naama pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rana.
Rana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naama blocks it with crossed arms.
Naama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Naama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rana blocking some punches.
Rana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naama lands a nice uppercut.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naama lands a nice uppercut.
Naama lands a nice knee to the body.
Rana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Naama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naama swings wildly with an uppercut but Rana uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naama.
Rana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Naama.
Naama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rana backwards.
Rana blocking some punches.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rana tries to land knees in the clinch but Naama avoids the damage to the body.
Naama swings wildly with an uppercut but Rana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rana tries to land knees in the clinch but Naama avoids the damage to the body.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rana blocks an elbow strike from Naama.
Rana trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Naama.
Naama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Naama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rana misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rana misses with a knee strike.
Naama gets through Rana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rana's defenses.
Naama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rana is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Naama 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.

Naama has Rana up against the cage in a clinch.
Rana takes an elbow to the temple.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naama blocks it with crossed arms.
Rana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naama blocks it with crossed arms.
Rana trying to land knees to the body.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naama lands with a right to the head.
Naama misses with some punches.
Rana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rana avoids the elbow strike from Naama, against the cage.
Naama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rana backwards.
A short body shot lands from Naama as the two fighters clinch.
Rana misses with a knee to the head.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Rana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Naama is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naama.
Naama gets through Rana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naama lands a damaging elbow.
Naama pushes Rana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rana backwards.
A short uppercut from Naama.
Rana is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rana misses with a knee strike.
Rana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Naama is keeping busy.
Naama lands with a short shot to the head.
Naama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naama lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naama has Rana pressed against the cage.
Naama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naama avoids it.
Naama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naama.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Naama lands with a short shot to the head.
Naama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Naama.
Rana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naama scores with a knee to the head.
Rana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naama avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Naama.
Rana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naama blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rana dodges an elbow strike from Naama.
Naama lands with a left to the head.
Naama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naama avoids it.
Naama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naama gets through Rana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rana blocking some punches.
Naama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naama.
A body shot lands from Naama.
Naama crunches a lovely knee into Rana's ribcage.
Naama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Naama.
A shot in the inside from Naama.
Naama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rana backwards.
Rana takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranas head.
Naama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Naama.
Rana trying to stall but Naama improves his position.
Naama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naama lands a nice uppercut.

Rana is rocked!
Rana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rana is still on wobbly legs! Can Naama finish him?
Naama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Naama.
Naama misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Naama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naama scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Naama on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naama.
Naama scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Naama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rana gets tackled into the cage by Naama. Naama maintains the clinch.
Rana seems to have recovered his senses.
Naama lands an elbow that stopped Rana in his tracks for a moment.
Kova Naama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Naama.
Naama lands with a left to the head.
Rana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naama.
Naama scores with a shoulder strike.
Rana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naama pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Rana! Naama unloads with more strikes and Rana sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Naama!
In his post fight interview, Kova Naama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayden Venn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CM Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Cult of Personality as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Venn
vs
Brooks

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayden Venn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CM Brooks!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Venn misses its intended target.
Brooks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Venn throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
Venn misses with an uppercut.
Venn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Venn misses with an uppercut.
Venn avoids a kick to the body.
Venn missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venn throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brooks defending well as Venn loads up on a big left hand.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like CM Brooks has been cut.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Venn missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venn.
Venn throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Venn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Venn throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Venn misses.

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

Venn is rocked!

It looks like Hayden Venn has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venn walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Brooks! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CM Brooks!
CM Brooks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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