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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ashnault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Monteforte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ashnault
vs
Monteforte

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ashnault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clyde Monteforte!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashnault misses with a hook. Monteforte ducked under it nicely.
Monteforte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monteforte throws a right and a left that Ashnault avoids nicely.
Monteforte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashnault.
Ashnault throws a hook but Monteforte avoids it easily.

Ashnault closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ashnault lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ashnault seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteforte wants to get back to his feet but Ashnault is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ashnault content to stall in guard here.

Anthony Ashnault has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ashnault lunges at Monteforte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monteforte's hand.
Ashnault with a hook.
Monteforte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Ashnault scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashnault lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Ashnault has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ashnault'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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Ashnault.
Ashnault throws a right hand that misses
and Monteforte counters with a straight right hand.
Ashnault misses with a straight right.

Ashnault gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ashnault dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ashnault lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ashnault.
Monteforte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashnault scores with a punch to the head.

Ashnault dives in and scores a takedown into Monteforte's guard.
Ashnault is looking to work some ground and pound but Monteforte has wrist control.
Ashnault won't allow Monteforte to get back to his feet.
Ashnault seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashnault stopping the sweep attempt from Monteforte.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab lands there for Ashnault.
Ashnault keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ashnault connects with a nice looking jab.

Ashnault fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monteforte sprawls well initially but Ashnault persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anthony Ashnault overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Monteforte is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashnault slips a nice elbow through Monteforte's hands, connecting with Monteforte's forehead.
Ashnault slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Ashnault just wasn't active enough.
A big left from Ashnault misses.
Ashnault throws a body punch but Monteforte moves out of range.
Monteforte misses with an uppercut. Ashnault saw that one coming.

Ashnault looking to score a takedown here. Monteforte is defending well but Ashnault drives through and ends up in Monteforte's guard.
Ashnault controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault throwing strikes from guard but Monteforte blocks nicely.
Monteforte can't keep his opponent in guard - Ashnault advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Ashnault is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashnault thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monteforte's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ashnault dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Monteforte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ashnault throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashnault scores with a jab to the head.
Ashnault is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monteforte can do to turn this around?
Monteforte is looking to land body kicks.
Ashnault misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashnault darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashnault loads up on a big right hand but Monteforte slips the punch.

Ashnault drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ashnault is looking to pass into half guard but Monteforte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Monteforte is in guard.
Monteforte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ashnault looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashnault, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ashnault controlling from the full mount.
Monteforte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashnault scoring with strikes but Monteforte is staying in there.
Ashnault sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Monteforte taking shots to the head.
Ashnault controlling the position easily from mount.
Ashnault scoring with strikes but Monteforte is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashnault cracks Monteforte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clyde Monteforte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Ashnault just wasn't active enough.
Ashnault throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony Ashnault seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashnault scores with a jab.
Ashnault lands with an overhand left.
Anthony Ashnault is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monteforte takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ashnault showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashnault 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 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ashnault!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Skull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes into the arena with Pillar - For Love Of The Game blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hale
vs
Skull

174 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
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, Anthony Skull!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony Skull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale checks a low kick from Skull.
Skull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Hale.
Skull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hale moves out of range of the body kick from Skull.
Skull throws a leg kick but Hale sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hale as he jumps to the side.
Skull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skull throws a wild body kick that Hale sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skull - the referee stops the clock and Hale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skull. Hale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hale. That did some damage!
Skull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hale. That snapped Skull's head back.

It looks like Anthony Skull has been cut.
Hale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skull throws a series of punches but Hale avoids them all with ease.
Skull tries to score with a low kick but Hale moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hale's waist but Hale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skull off to one side.
Brandon Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Skull.
Hale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skull misses with a right hand

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Hale!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Kruzov

180 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Kruzov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruzov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruzov slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jerome Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruzov circles away.
Kruzov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kruzov counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kruzov stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Kruzov closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Kruzov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Kruzov breaks the clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.

Kruzov clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.

Kruzov breaks from the clinch.
Johnson stalks Kruzov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruzov's face. Kruzov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruzov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruzov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Kruzov throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruzov has time to react.
Johnson shoots and misses

and Kruzov counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kruzov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kruzov closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.

Kruzov gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kruzov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson passes Kruzov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruzov keeps working.
Kruzov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Kruzov defending well.
Kruzov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruzov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruzov is looking to escape.
Kruzov looks winded!
Kruzov is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruzov is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Kruzov is working away.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruzov defending well though.
Kruzov is looking to escape.

Kruzov is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruzov is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kruzov tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Kruzov closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Kruzov has him pressed against the cage.

Kruzov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruzov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruzov lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Jerome Johnson has been cut.
Kruzov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Kruzov slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Kruzov counters by clinching up.
Kruzov lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kruzov holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.

Kruzov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a takedown

and Kruzov moves into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruzov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kruzov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kruzov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruzov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruzov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kruzov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruzov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Kruzov breaks the clinch.
Kruzov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergei Kruzov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kruzov.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Kruzov keeps it at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kruzov moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruzov just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kruzov breaks from the clinch.
Kruzov lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Kruzov clinches.

Kruzov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruzov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruzov tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruzov to the ground. Kruzov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruzov lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Kruzov scores with a head kick.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Kruzov sprawls well.

Kruzov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sergei Kruzov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson jumps guard but Kruzov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruzov to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jumps guard but Kruzov stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kruzov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruzov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruzov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kruzov as Johnson shoots in.
Kruzov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kruzov clinches up against the cage.

Kruzov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kruzov.

Kruzov moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruzov obliges.
Kruzov tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Kruzov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kruzov breaks from the clinch.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruzov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruzov swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Kruzov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Kruzov lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Kruzov throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruzov which made him look bad.
Sergei Kruzov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kruzov moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kruzov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruzov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sergei Kruzov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Kruzov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Kruzov is avoiding it.
Kruzov lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson shoots in but Kruzov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruzov circles away.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Kruzov pushes him off.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruzov circles away.

Kruzov rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kruzov breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kruzov moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruzov counters with a thumping low kick.

Kruzov closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruzov walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruzov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruzov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Kruzov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Knees to the body from Kruzov.

Kruzov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruzov throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Kruzov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Kruzov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is pressing down on Kruzov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruzov is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Kruzov's hands, connecting with Kruzov's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kruzov is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson wants to control but Kruzov is keeping him busy.
Johnson trying to control from Kruzov's half guard. Kruzov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Kruzov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Kruzov is keeping the position.
Johnson works over Kruzov with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruzov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruzov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control but Kruzov is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Johnson!
A very excited looking Jerome Johnson 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
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nino Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Keebals

190 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

KAISER
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
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, Dawn Keebals!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keebals closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keebals throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown cracks Keebals with a solid left hand.
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!
Brown trying to control but Keebals is working from the bottom.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keebals's guard.
Brown 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.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown punching from mount but Keebals doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brown dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Keebals can't escape the position.
Brown misses with a head shot.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Keebals bucks and avoids them well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keebals can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown with shots to the head and body - Keebals looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Keebals bucks and avoids them well.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keebals is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Brown has hold of Keebals's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keebals manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keebals is looking to get to half guard.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keebals tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Keebals is rocked!

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Keebals can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Keebals in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keebals lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Keebals misses with a combination

and Brown counters with a flying knee that drops Keebals!
Keebals is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown stays in close to Keebals's body and controls the position.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown is staying tight to Keebals's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Keebals seems to have recovered his senses.
Keebals takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals is looking to reverse the position.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Keebals some visible discomfort.
Keebals trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Keebals really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Keebals takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown trying to control the action but Keebals is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown tries for a kimura but Keebals is defending well.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keebals is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keebals dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keebals keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow.
Keebals taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keebals takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Keebals is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Keebals dodges the ground and pound from Brown.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Keebals is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keebals is not content to let Brown control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keebals sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Keebals is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keebals takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Keebals throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Keebals misses with a few strikes there.
Keebals lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keebals fails to land with a series of punches.
Keebals misses with a wild combination.

Brown lands a high kick to the side of Keebals's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Brown dives into guard, looking to finish.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keebals can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Keebals is blocking nicely.
Brown prevents Keebals from improving his position.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown works his way into side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Keebals is working away.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brown working the ground and pound but Keebals is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Keebals dodges the ground and pound from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Keebals's head but Keebals avoids it well.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keebals keeps working.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Brown trying to control the position but Keebals is working away.
Keebals tries to improve position but can't.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown trying to control the position but Keebals is working away.
Nino Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keebals gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keebals can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keebals is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Keebals is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Keebals looks a forlorn figure.
Brown lands a big shot to the head and Keebals winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nino Brown!
Nino Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Schmitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Creed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to James Brown - Living in America. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Creed
vs
Schmitz

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
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, Glenn Schmitz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Creed's knee momentarily.
Donk. Creed catches Schmitz right on the button with a cross.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmitz.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Creed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmitz.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmitz is just out of range.
Creed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schmitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creed is fending him off so far but Schmitz persists. Nope, Creed circles away and we're back to standing.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Schmitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Creed tries to sprawl out of it but Schmitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Schmitz.
Creed misses with a hook
and Schmitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creed's waist but Creed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmitz off to one side.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Schmitz counters by clinching up.
Schmitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Schmitz prevents a body shot from Creed.
Schmitz fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Schmitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Schmitz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Creed walks away with a smile on his face. Schmitz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Creed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schmitz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Creed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Schmitz slips under a jab.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmitz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Schmitz shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmitz looks winded!
Schmitz closes the distance looking to clinch

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

It looks like Glenn Schmitz has been cut.
Creed thuds a left hand into Schmitz's body.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed steps in with a hook that catches Schmitz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Creed follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Schmitz looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
Post fight, an emotional Apollo Creed said 'Im back, bitches!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. McLeod has chosen Two Steps from Hell as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edwards
vs
McLeod

182 cm
24
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Edwards!
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, Lincoln McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards scores with a one two! McLeod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLeod jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards dives in and grabs McLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLeod pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
McLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLeod scrambles back to his feet.
McLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLeod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edwards duly obliges.
McLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards lands with a nice combination. McLeod backs away looking to recover.

McLeod is rocked!
McLeod connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.

It looks like Josh Edwards has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLeod.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Edwards is rocked!
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
McLeod scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Edwards finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under McLeod's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Edwards falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln McLeod!
A relieved looking Lincoln McLeod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

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

Drominov
vs
Sulphur

188 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Drominov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Sulphur!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Sulphur coming out on top.

It looks like Ronaldo Drominov has been cut.
Sulphur lands a jab.
Sulphur throws a shot to the body.
Drominov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drominov ducks right into an uppercut from Sulphur.

Drominov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sulphur cracks Drominov with a hook to the temple - Drominov is on wobbly legs here! Sulphur swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Drominov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sulphur wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Sulphur!
During a confident post fight interview, Lorenzo Sulphur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haku Kokina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kokina
vs
Lancaster

185 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haku Kokina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lancaster has Kokina up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants a takedown but no success here.
Kokina has Lancaster pressed against the cage, preventing Lancaster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kokina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokina backwards.
Kokina tries to break free but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage.

Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kokina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kokina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lancaster somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kokina is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lancaster asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Lancaster stands up and beckons Kokina to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokina as he jumps to the side.
Haku Kokina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Lancaster.
Kokina throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster lunges at Kokina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kokina's hand.
Kokina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster has a takedown stuffed.
Kokina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kokina wants it to stay on the feet.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Kokina misses.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Kokina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Lancaster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lancaster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokina is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lancaster has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Kokina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lancaster prevents Kokina from escaping the position.
Lancaster wants to control but Kokina is keeping him busy.
Kokina is trying to get back to his feet.
Lancaster wants to control but Kokina is keeping him busy.
Lancaster scores with punches from side control.
Lancaster scores with punches from side control.
Kokina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Lancaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Kokina is rocked!
Lancaster is putting a hurting on Kokina here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Kokina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a strong strike to the head of Kokina. That's dazed him! Lancaster looking to finish here. Kokina is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lancaster lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Khrepchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrepchenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In my mind. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Micheals
vs
Khrepchenko

165 cm
22
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Khrepchenko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Micheals rushes Khrepchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Khrepchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrepchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Micheals.
Khrepchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Micheals throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khrepchenko's waist but Khrepchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Micheals off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khrepchenko.
Micheals stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khrepchenko.
Micheals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khrepchenko. Micheals shrugs it off though.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Micheals moves into the clinch successfully.
Micheals throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khrepchenko connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Marty Micheals has been cut.
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!
Khrepchenko keeps control of Micheals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khrepchenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Micheals in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Micheals is breathing heavily.
Khrepchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Khrepchenko manages to break the clinch.

Khrepchenko clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khrepchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheals has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khrepchenko.
Micheals avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Micheals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Khrepchenko has Micheals up against the cage in a clinch.
Micheals takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khrepchenko taking a breather.
Khrepchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Micheals blocks with his arms.
Khrepchenko lands a knee to the head.
Khrepchenko lands an elbow inside.
Khrepchenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khrepchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khrepchenko manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Micheals swings for the body but Khrepchenko moves out of range.
Alexander Khrepchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Micheals takes a swing at Khrepchenko's ribcage but misses.
Khrepchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Micheals's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Khrepchenko.
Khrepchenko wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Khrepchenko thumps Micheals with a low kick.
Khrepchenko wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but Micheals moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khrepchenko.

Khrepchenko darts in and clinches Micheals up against the cage.
Micheals tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Micheals can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Khrepchenko - that landed with a thud.
Micheals wants to break free but Khrepchenko has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Khrepchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Micheals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Micheals misses with a takedown
and Khrepchenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Micheals. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Khrepchenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Khrepchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Khrepchenko.
Khrepchenko wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Marty Micheals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micheals circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khrepchenko.

Khrepchenko clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khrepchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Micheals's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko is trying to stall.
Khrepchenko tries to work over Micheals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Micheals takes a knee to the side of the body.
Micheals wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khrepchenko landing knees to the head.

Marty Micheals's cut is getting worse.
Khrepchenko connects with a knee to the head.
Khrepchenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khrepchenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khrepchenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khrepchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Micheals wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khrepchenko lands a knee to the head.
Khrepchenko trying to stall but Micheals improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Khrepchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Micheals's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Khrepchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander Khrepchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khrepchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Micheals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khrepchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Micheals throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khrepchenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Micheals swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrepchenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khrepchenko.
Micheals is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Micheals throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khrepchenko.
Micheals rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khrepchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Micheals keeps the fight on the outside.
Micheals dodges the punch combination from Khrepchenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micheals misses with a body shot.
Khrepchenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch up but Micheals circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheals throws a combination that misses
and Khrepchenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Khrepchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khrepchenko.

Micheals has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khrepchenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Micheals tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khrepchenko'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.
Micheals is looking to break free of the clinch but Khrepchenko has double underhooks.

Khrepchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Micheals misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheals throws a body punch but Khrepchenko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khrepchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Micheals takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khrepchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marty Micheals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khrepchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Micheals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrepchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khrepchenko wants to clinch up but Micheals keeps it at a distance.
Khrepchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khrepchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Micheals will feel that in the morning.
Micheals misses with a wild combination.
Micheals misses with a wild body shot.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch up but Micheals circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khrepchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Micheals comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Khrepchenko moves into range and clinches up with Micheals.
Khrepchenko connects with a knee to the head.

Khrepchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khrepchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khrepchenko is looking to clinch but Micheals is avoiding it.
Micheals is looking to wear down Khrepchenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khrepchenko.
Micheals throws a right hand that misses
and Khrepchenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Micheals misses with a wild body shot.

Khrepchenko has managed to clinch.
Khrepchenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Micheals won't want to take too many of those.
Micheals wants to break free but Khrepchenko has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khrepchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khrepchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Micheals circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micheals swings for the body but Khrepchenko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khrepchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Micheals scores with the left hand. Khrepchenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Micheals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Micheals is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khrepchenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Khrepchenko has managed to clinch.
Khrepchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Micheals backwards.
Khrepchenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Micheals misses with the head strike.
Khrepchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Micheals's face.
Khrepchenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Micheals lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Khrepchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty Micheals's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body kick from Khrepchenko.
Micheals stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khrepchenko.
Micheals has his takedown stuffed
and Khrepchenko counters with a big head kick but Micheals shrugs it off.
Khrepchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Micheals. Khrepchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khrepchenko sprawls well. Khrepchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Micheals gets slowly back to his feet.
Micheals misses with a hook
and Khrepchenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Micheals on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khrepchenko. Khrepchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Khrepchenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Micheals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Khrepchenko.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khrepchenko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Micheals stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khrepchenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khrepchenko closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Micheals's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Khrepchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrepchenko connects with an inside leg kick.

Micheals tries to keep at a distance but Khrepchenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Micheals wants to get back to striking at distance but Khrepchenko won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Khrepchenko.

Khrepchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khrepchenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khrepchenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khrepchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Micheals's sensitive parts.

Micheals moves into range and clinches up with Khrepchenko.
Micheals is trying to break the clinch but Khrepchenko has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khrepchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheals shoots in and drives through. Khrepchenko sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrepchenko throws a head kick that Micheals semi-blocks.
Khrepchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Micheals has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Khrepchenko forces Micheals back against the cage and clinches.
Khrepchenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexander Khrepchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khrepchenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khrepchenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Khrepchenko manages to break the clinch.
Micheals throws a body punch but Khrepchenko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khrepchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Micheals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khrepchenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Micheals's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Micheals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khrepchenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Micheals slips a jab and a cross from Khrepchenko.
Micheals throws a shot from downtown. Khrepchenko moves away and avoids it.
Micheals misses the shot to the body.
Micheals throws a leg kick
and Khrepchenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but Micheals is having none of it.
Khrepchenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Micheals steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khrepchenko. That one must have hurt.
Khrepchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khrepchenko avoids the body shot from Micheals.
Khrepchenko is looking to clinch but Micheals is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Micheals. That did some damage!
Micheals scores with a body shot.
Micheals takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Micheals clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Micheals as Khrepchenko tries to tie him up.
Khrepchenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Micheals is trying to push Khrepchenko away but Khrepchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khrepchenko throws an elbow that misses.

Khrepchenko breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrepchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marty Micheals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Micheals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch up but Micheals circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Micheals does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Khrepchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khrepchenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Khrepchenko!
Alexander Khrepchenko got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Lodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexader Gorlanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lodi
vs
Gorlanov

197 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Lodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexader Gorlanov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorlanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodi has time to react.

Lodi rushes Gorlanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lodi is trying to break free.
Gorlanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gorlanov crunches a lovely knee into Lodi's ribcage.
Lodi is breathing heavily.
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!
Lodi is trying to break free.

Lodi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gorlanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lodi to the mat. Lodi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gorlanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lodi has wrist control.
Gorlanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gorlanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lodi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gorlanov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlanov prevents Lodi from getting back to his feet.
Gorlanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gorlanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lodi is proving hard to escape from.
Gorlanov trying to control but Lodi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorlanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gorlanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorlanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lodi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lodi tries to get out of the position.
Gorlanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorlanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lodi's head.
Gorlanov throwing strikes but missing.
Gorlanov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorlanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lodi wants to stand but Gorlanov is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorlanov trying to control but Lodi is working from the bottom.
Gorlanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorlanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorlanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gorlanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lodi is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorlanov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lodi covers up, he's hurt! Gorlanov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gorlanov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gorlanov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexader Gorlanov!
After the big win, Alexader Gorlanov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.