LFL 7: Frukost vs. Reso PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswold is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holiday Road. The key to victory for Drizzt Do Urden has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Do Urden
vs
Griswold

177 cm
18
159 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

168 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Drizzt Do Urden!
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, Clark Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Urden cracks a nice hook into Griswold's ribs.
Do Urden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griswold swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Griswold gets a takedown into half guard.
Griswold not doing much here.
Do Urden is looking for a sweep. Griswold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griswold not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Clark Griswold.
Do Urden moves into range and connects with a jab.

Griswold looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griswold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Griswold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griswold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griswold with a nice head shot there.
Griswold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griswold stands and throws Do Urden's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Do Urden struggling a bit here.
Griswold in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Do Urden tries to buck Griswold off but Griswold is having none of it.
Do Urden struggling a bit here.
Do Urden tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Do Urden stops Griswold from passing to mount.
Do Urden is looking for a sweep.
Do Urden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Griswold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Do Urden actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griswold in particular looking to stall.
Griswold trying to pass the guard but Do Urden defending well.
Do Urden is trying to maintain the position but Griswold is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griswold lands with a punch from half guard.
Griswold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Griswold 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.

Griswold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Do Urden tries to buck Griswold off but Griswold is having none of it.
Griswold taking a breather here.
Griswold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Do Urden taking a bit of punishment here - Griswold scoring with strikes.

Griswold tries for a kimura but Do Urden is defending well.
Griswold controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden is looking to regain half guard here but Griswold keeps moving and retains side control.
Do Urden tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griswold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Do Urden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griswold controlling from the full mount.
Griswold scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold lands a heavy elbow.
Do Urden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Griswold controlling the action 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!
Griswold trying to mount his opponent but Do Urden defends it.
Do Urden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griswold not doing much here.
Do Urden wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clark Griswold has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Griswold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Do Urden did well to prevent Griswold getting side control.
Griswold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Griswold connects with a nice short shot to Do Urden's temple.

Griswold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clark Griswold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griswold prevents Do Urden from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griswold stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griswold lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Urden is pressing down on Griswold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Urden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Do Urden controls Griswold momentarily but Griswold frees himself.
Do Urden wants to control the position but Griswold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Griswold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Do Urden lands a slapping body shot.
Do Urden is looking to clinch but Griswold is avoiding it.
Do Urden misses with a low kick as Griswold jumps back.
Do Urden throws a leg kick but Griswold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Do Urden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Griswold closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Do Urden tries to get to full guard but Griswold has control of the leg.
Griswold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Do Urden gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Clark Griswold hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Griswold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griswold misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Do Urden.

Griswold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griswold lands in his opponent's guard.

Do Urden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griswold escapes and throws Do Urden's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Drizzt Do Urden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Griswold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griswold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griswold happy to just control the position for now.
Do Urden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Griswold controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden wants to control but Griswold postures up.
Do Urden is letting Griswold control him for a moment.
A control attempt from Do Urden but he's now mounted!
Do Urden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griswold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Do Urden wants to control but Griswold is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Griswold!
In his post fight interview, Clark Griswold started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandy Kutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Through the Fire. Brandy Kutour has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Philip Costello's chin.

Costello
vs
Kutour

180 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ultimate Fighting Fuel
Backyard Fighting

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Costello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandy Kutour!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kutour instigates a clinch.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Philip Costello has been cut.
Costello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Costello is trying to break free.
Costello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
Costello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kutour walks away with a smile on his face. Costello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutour lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costello tries to land a front kick but Kutour steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philip Costello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kutour. No joy for Costello on that attempt.

Costello takes the fight into the clinch.
Costello tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour lands an elbow inside.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Costello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutour pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Costello wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutour.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour stops a takedown attempt from Costello.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costello is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour keeps control of Costello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Costello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Kutour'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.
Costello wants to break free but Kutour has control.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Kutour to work.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello is trying to pull guard but Kutour has him pressed against the cage.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costello is trying to maintain a safe position but Kutour gets an underhook and turns Costello into the cage.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
Kutour prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kutour holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandy Kutour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Costello's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Costello throws a head kick that misses.
Philip Costello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costello.
Costello fails with the takedown.
Costello misses with a head kick.
Costello has his takedown stuffed

and Kutour counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costello is trying to break the clinch but Kutour is controlling him.
Costello tries to circle away but Kutour has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello goes for a takedown attempt but Kutour pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Costello rushes Kutour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour is stalling here.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
Costello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costello can't break the clinch.
Costello wants to take the fight to the mat but Kutour manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costello tries to pull guard but Kutour holds him up against the cage and eventually Costello drops back down to his feet.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Costello dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Costello tries for a takedown but Kutour manages to get underhooks.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour is stalling here.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Costello being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costello wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Kutour stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour stalling in the clinch.

Costello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kutour tries to avoid it but Costello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kutour to the ground. Kutour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costello is defended easily by Kutour.
Kutour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Costello rushes Kutour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kutour lands an elbow just above Costello 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
Kutour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Costello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Philip Costello's cut is getting worse.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Costello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kutour gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costello can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutour comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
Costello tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour has Costello pressed against the cage.
Costello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kutour just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Philip Costello's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Costello drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kutour gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.

Jeez, Philip Costello's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Costello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour lands an elbow inside.

Costello is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandy Kutour!
Brandy Kutour took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Backyard Fighting for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Butler
vs
Nygard

209 cm
23
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Butler!
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, Mike Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nygard clinches with his opponent.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nygard is keeping busy.
Nygard prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Nygard.
Butler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nygard just stands there and leans against the cage.

Nygard has picked Butler up - he's going for a ride! Nygard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nygard throws a strike but Butler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nygard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nygard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nygard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Butler is looking to stand up but Nygard isn't so interested in that idea.

Butler pushes Nygard off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Nygard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nygard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Butler clinches with his opponent.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Nygard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nygard has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nygard.
Butler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nygard is looking to break free of the clinch but Butler has double underhooks.
Nygard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Butler's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Nygard.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler has had enough of the clinch but Nygard keeps him there for the moment.

Nygard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Nygard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butler checks a leg kick.

Nygard clinches up against the cage.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nygard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nygard manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nygard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Nygard darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nygard.

Nygard has hold of one of Butler's legs. Butler is fighting the takedown attempt but Nygard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nygard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nygard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nygard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nygard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nygard.
Nygard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nygard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Butler looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nygard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard postures up and lands a big shot to Butler's brow.
Nygard lands a couple of digs.
Nygard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butler's head.
Nygard working some strikes from top position.
Nygard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nygard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nygard stands up over Butler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nygard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nygard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nygard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nygard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nygard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butler wants to stand and escape but Nygard is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butler trying to keep a closed guard but Nygard is proving a slippery customer.
Butler has momentary wrist control but Nygard slips an elbow through the middle.
Butler wants to stand but Nygard is controlling the position.
Butler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nygard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nygard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nygard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butler has momentary wrist control but Nygard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nygard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Nygard dominated that 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.

Butler slips a jab and a cross from Nygard.
Butler stuffs the takedown.
Butler is looking to clinch but Nygard is avoiding it.

Nygard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Butler tries to pull guard but Nygard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butler tries to pull guard but Nygard won't allow it.
Nygard stalling in the clinch.

Nygard has Butler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nygard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Butler tumbling to the mat - Nygard dives into Butler's guard.
Butler striking off his back but it's not causing Nygard any problems.
Nygard is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nygard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nygard is breathing heavily.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nygard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nygard is looking to escape.
Butler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nygard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nygard is trying to control but can't.
Butler prevents Nygard from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard pushes Butler off looking to stand but Butler dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ted Butler.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nygard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nygard swinging wildly here.
Butler scores with a hook.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler tries to clinch but Nygard is having none of it.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nygard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Nygard, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Nygard against the cage but Nygard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Butler keeps the fight on the outside.
Butler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nygard defends it nicely.
Nygard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Nygard forces Butler back against the cage and clinches.

Butler manages to pull guard.
Nygard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nygard scoring with some ground and pound.

Butler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nygard is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nygard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nygard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nygard chips away with some ground and pound.

Butler pushes Nygard off and gets back to his feet.
Nygard misses with the combination.
Butler tries to clinch up but Nygard circles away and keeps his distance.
Nygard misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler fails with the takedown.
Butler tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Nygard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nygard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nygard misses with a low kick.
Nygard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butler is out of range and Nygard settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butler. Nygard shrugs it off though.
Butler moves out of range as Nygard strikes.
Nygard is looking to clinch but Butler is avoiding it.

Nygard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Butler tries to pull guard but Nygard holds him up against the cage and eventually Butler drops back down to his feet.
Butler jumps guard but Nygard stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butler tries to stall but Nygard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler tries to pull guard but Nygard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Nygard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good body shot from Nygard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Nygard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nygard tries to land knees in the clinch but Butler avoids the damage to the body.

Nygard pulls guard effortlessly.
Nygard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nygard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nygard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nygard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Butler dives into side control.
Nygard can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard is trying to work for a sweep but Butler has mounted him!
Nygard can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard tries to hold on but Butler postures up.
Butler looking to control but Nygard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nygard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nygard tries to hold on but Butler postures up.
Nygard is looking to get to half guard.
Nygard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler controlling the pace for now.
Nygard is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ted Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Nygard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mike Nygard has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Nygard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nygard 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman has chosen Muse - Uprising as his entrance music. The key to victory for Charles Whentworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Whentworth
vs
Goldman

177 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

193 cm
33
184 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Whentworth does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldman is defended easily by Whentworth.
Goldman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whentworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldman somewhat.
Goldman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goldman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whentworth pinned against the cage. Whentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles Whentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Goldman.
Whentworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldman misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldman is defended easily by Whentworth.
Jab by Goldman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but Whentworth is just out of range.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Whentworth avoids them all with ease.

Whentworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Whentworth controls the action.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Whentworth controls his hands.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.
Whentworth blocks an uppercut.
Whentworth blocks an uppercut.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Whentworth controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whentworth.
Whentworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Whentworth controls the action.
A short uppercut from Goldman.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whentworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goldman looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whentworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Whentworth controls the action.
Goldman misses with the head strike.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Goldman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whentworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goldman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Goldman swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Goldman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whentworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Goldman won't want to take too many of those.
Whentworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whentworth backwards.
Whentworth blocks an uppercut.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Goldman swings wildly with an uppercut but Whentworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.
Whentworth prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Whentworth crunches a lovely knee into Goldman's ribcage.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whentworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
Whentworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Whentworth controls his hands.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as Whentworth controls his hands.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goldman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whentworth tries to avoid it but Goldman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whentworth to the ground. Whentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whentworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whentworth shoots in but no luck this time.

Goldman gets a double leg takedown into Whentworth's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldman looking to pass the guard.
Goldman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whentworth keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.
Goldman is looking to pass into half guard but Whentworth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Whentworth is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Whentworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whentworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Goldman looking for subs off his back but Whentworth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goldman is breathing heavily.

Whentworth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Goldman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whentworth is fending him off so far but Goldman persists. Nope, Whentworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldman throws a lazy head kick
and Whentworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldman sprawls well. He's pushed Whentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whentworth tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldman is defended easily by Whentworth.
Charles Whentworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Goldman.
Whentworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldman swivels and escapes.
Whentworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whentworth wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Whentworth slips under a jab from Goldman.
Goldman closes the distance and clinches up with Whentworth, looking for a takedown. Goldman pushes Whentworth against the cage but Whentworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Whentworth drops Goldman with a nice combination! Whentworth dives into Goldman's guard, looking to finish!

Goldman is looking for a triangle here but Whentworth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Whentworth decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles Whentworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Whentworth slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whentworth sprawls well. Whentworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Goldman. No joy for Whentworth on that attempt.
Goldman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whentworth tries to avoid it but Goldman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whentworth to the ground. Whentworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.

Whentworth closes the distance and clinches.
Goldman misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whentworth.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldman.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Whentworth.
Whentworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whentworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldman can do to turn this around?
Whentworth crunches a lovely knee into Goldman's ribcage.
Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth blocks an uppercut.
Goldman tries a body shot but Whentworth blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whentworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Whentworth dominated that second round.
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!

Whentworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldman misses with a kick to the body.
Goldman scores with a sloppy right hand. Whentworth should have avoided that one.
Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and Whentworth counters with a low kick, right behind Goldman 's knee.
Charles Whentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whentworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldman.
Goldman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Whentworth stuffs the takedown.
Goldman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Whentworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Whentworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.
Whentworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Whentworth.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman misses with the head strike.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman lands a right hand.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldman.
Tommy Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with the head strike.
Goldman lands with a left to the head.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Goldman scores with a shot to the side of Whentworth's head.
Whentworth working Goldman over with knees to the body.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charles Whentworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whentworth missing with knees to the body.
Goldman digs a right hand into Whentworth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whentworth's gas tank.
Goldman lands an uppercut.
Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands a nice uppercut.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Goldman lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Goldman.
Goldman swings wildly with an uppercut but Whentworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Whentworth prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Whentworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as Whentworth controls the action.
Whentworth working Goldman over with knees to the body.
Whentworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whentworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
A short right from Goldman.
Whentworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goldman avoiding damage as Whentworth throws knees to the body.
Goldman digs a right hand into Whentworth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whentworth's gas tank.
Goldman managing to block the knees to the body from Whentworth.
Goldman scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whentworth.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Charles Whentworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whentworth's elbow.
Goldman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman lands a hook that snaps the head of Whentworth backwards.
Whentworth blocking some punches.
Whentworth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Whentworth blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Whentworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whentworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Whentworth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quixote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Realeza. Don Quixote has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rodriguez
vs
Quixote

170 cm
18
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Quixote!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez works over Quixote's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Quixote.
Nice uppercut there from Quixote.
Rodriguez cracks Quixote with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Quixote's ribcage but misses.
Quixote tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Quixote takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Quixote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alberto Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quixote darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quixote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodriguez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quixote avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quixote throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Quixote wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez stalks Quixote and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quixote's face. Quixote staggers backwards, shaken.

Quixote is rocked!
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quixote lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez jabs Quixote right on the nose. Quixote blinks but takes it well.
Quixote is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Quixote seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quixote cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quixote fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Quixote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses

and Quixote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quixote throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Quixote misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quixote fails to land.
Rodriguez is trying to push Quixote away but Quixote has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quixote throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Quixote.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quixote.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Quixote with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Quixote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Quixote moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Quixote moves out of range.
Quixote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Quixote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Quixote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quixote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Quixote ducks under and follows up with a left that Quixote also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quixote.
Quixote swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quixote with a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Rodriguez 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.

Quixote looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Quixote.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Quixote moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quixote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quixote. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Quixote avoids it well.

Quixote moves into the clinch.
Quixote struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Quixote keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
Quixote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Quixote.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quixote misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quixote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quixote misses with the head strike.
Quixote misses with a punch on the inside.
Quixote working aggressively here.
Quixote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quixote misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Quixote keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez is trying to push Quixote away but Quixote has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Quixote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Quixote ducks under and follows up with a left that Quixote also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quixote dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Quixote looks to clinch
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rodriguez.
Quixote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quixote dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Alberto Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Quixote misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quixote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quixote swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Quixote.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez stalks Quixote and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quixote's face. Quixote staggers backwards, shaken.
Quixote is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Quixote moves out of range.
Quixote dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Quixote is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rodriguez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Rodriguez!
Alberto Rodriguez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Du Frukost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Reso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Just Close Your Eyes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frukost
vs
Reso

188 cm
22
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Du Frukost!
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, Christian Reso!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Frukost.
Reso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Christian Reso has been cut.
Frukost looks to clinch

and Reso counters by moving into the clinch.
Frukost tries to break the clinch but Reso is controlling the position.
Frukost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reso avoids it.
Reso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frukost smiles and moves away.
Frukost wants to clinch

and Reso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reso.
Frukost leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reso as Frukost tries to tie him up.
Frukost struggles to land a body shot inside as Reso controls his hands.
Reso tries to score a body lock takedown but Frukost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frukost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Du Frukost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Reso.
Frukost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reso backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reso gets control of Frukost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frukost manages to get himself to full guard.
Reso prevents Frukost from getting back to his feet.
Reso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Frukost kicks Reso off and gets to his feet.
Du Frukost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frukost misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Frukost misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frukost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frukost misses with a wild combination.
Frukost lands a two punch combo.
Frukost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frukost.

Reso gets tackled into the cage by Frukost. Frukost maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Frukost on the inside.

Reso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frukost is looking to escape.

Reso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Reso is working for a submission of some sort.
Frukost is trying to stand.
Reso wants to pass the guard but Frukost is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frukost!
Frukost is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Reso has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Du Frukost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Reso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good leg kick by Frukost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice combination there by Frukost.
Reso avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reso dodges the punch combination from Frukost.
Frukost wants to clinch

and Reso counters by moving into the clinch.
Frukost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reso is working for takedown but Frukost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frukost avoiding damage.
Frukost tries to circle away but Reso has him pinned against the cage.
Reso looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frukost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frukost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Frukost - that landed with a thud.
Reso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Du Frukost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Reso.
Reso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frukost walks away with a smile on his face. Reso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Du Frukost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frukost lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frukost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Du Frukost is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frukost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frukost pushes Reso away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Frukost. Those never looked like landing.
Frukost lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reso backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Frukost.

That has opened up Christian Reso's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frukost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frukost lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frukost drives through and clinches with Reso against the cage.
Frukost lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frukost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frukost lands a knee to the body.
Frukost tries to throw a body punch but Reso avoids it by throwing Frukost back against the cage.
Frukost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frukost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frukost presses Reso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Frukost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Du Frukost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Reso'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Frukost scores with a four punch combination!
Reso swats away the attempt to clinch by Frukost.

Frukost gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Frukost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frukost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Frukost.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frukost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frukost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frukost tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Reso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Reso manages to pull guard.
Reso is pulling down on Frukost's head to control his posture.
Reso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frukost tries to stand but Reso is controlling from the bottom.
Reso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frukost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frukost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frukost scores with a punch to the head.

The cut above Christian Reso's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Du Frukost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frukost darts in trying to clinch

and Reso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frukost scores a nice knee to the body.
Frukost digs a right hand into Reso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reso's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frukost is pressed up against the cage. Reso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frukost down to the mat. Frukost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reso swats away the attempt to clinch by Frukost.
Frukost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Frukost moves into range and clinches up with Reso.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Frukost manages to break the clinch.
Reso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Du Frukost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frukost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Du Frukost!