NWO 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krostiner Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krostiner Magamedov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Magamedov
vs
Hyatt

180 cm
28
205 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krostiner Magamedov!
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, Jimmy Hyatt!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyatt throws out a powerful jab.
Magamedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Hyatt.
Magamedov tries for a takedown but Hyatt circles away easily
and Hyatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Hyatt. No joy for Magamedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krostiner Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyatt scores with a jab. Magamedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyatt throws a shot to the body.
Magamedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hyatt's waist but Hyatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magamedov off to one side.

Hyatt gets a double leg takedown into Magamedov's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hyatt wants to stand but Magamedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hyatt sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt throws an elbow that misses. Magamedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyatt's guard. Nice move by Magamedov!
Hyatt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magamedov won't allow Hyatt to sweep him here.
Magamedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magamedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyatt wants to improve his position but instead Magamedov has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt is holding on to half guard well.
Hyatt wants to get back to full guard but Magamedov has passed into side control.

Magamedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hyatt has escaped the position, nice work there.

Magamedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hyatt is defending well.
Hyatt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt wants to control but Magamedov postures up.
Hyatt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyatt struggling a bit here.
Hyatt is trying to buck Magamedov off.
Hyatt is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov has control of an arm but Hyatt manages to advance to Magamedov's back!
Hyatt somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hyatt tries to keep control of the position but Magamedov is staying busy.
Hyatt punches Magamedov on the ear.
Hyatt looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Magamedov is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Hyatt 's hooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magamedov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magamedov is squirming around, avoiding Hyatt's attempts to control the action.
Magamedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Magamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magamedov with a poor takedown
and Hyatt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magamedov shoots in but Hyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hyatt thows a body shot but no joy.
Magamedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Magamedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Hyatt.
Magamedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krostiner Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Hyatt coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyatt scores with the left hand. Magamedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Hyatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hyatt catches Magamedov right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyatt, as that shot connected.
Magamedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hyatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Magamedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hyatt quickly recovers to half guard.
Hyatt is looking to escape.
Hyatt is controlling Magamedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hyatt is looking to improve his position.

Magamedov seems to be working for a kimura but Hyatt defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyatt tries to roll over but Magamedov keeps him under control.
Magamedov stops Hyatt from getting back to his feet.
Hyatt is trying is best to control the position here.
Hyatt wants to improve his position but Magamedov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magamedov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hyatt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hyatt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt tries to score with some ground and pound. Magamedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jimmy Hyatt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyatt is putting a hurting on Magamedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Magamedov defending against the ground and pound.
Magamedov tries to buck Hyatt off but Hyatt is having none of it.
Hyatt working the head and body with strikes.
Magamedov is not content to let Hyatt control the position.
Hyatt in side control, throwing shots but Magamedov defends.
Magamedov manages to get back to half guard.
Magamedov is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magamedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hyatt is looking for a kimura but Magamedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hyatt to get the leverage.

Hyatt is looking to stall in half guard but Magamedov is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Hyatt taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krostiner Magamedov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Powell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Powell
vs
Gonzales

170 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Powell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Gonzales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Powell 's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzales slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Gonzales connects with a nice short shot to Powell 's temple.
Gonzales content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Powell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzales .
Well, if Gonzales is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonzales lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales works his way into side control.
Gonzales cracks Powell with a big elbow.
Gonzales landing a few strikes.
Powell being controlled for a moment.
Gonzales looks up at the clock and then as Powell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gonzales smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales working the ground and pound.
Gonzales controls the position.
Powell looking for a sweep but Gonzales has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Gonzales looking to isolate an arm here. Powell doesn't see it coming and as Gonzales extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gonzales !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Gonzales !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Powell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Powell
vs
Gonzales

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Powell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales .
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.

Gonzales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzales controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Gonzales seems content to control.
Powell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Powell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michael Gonzales has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzales postures up.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Powell has wrist control.

Powell is working an open guard so Gonzales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that.
Gonzales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales throws an elbow but Powell slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gonzales landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzales slows the pace down.
Gonzales creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Powell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Gonzales decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Powell quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonzales seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura but Powell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzales to get the leverage.

Gonzales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales controlling the pace.
Powell punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzales is controlling the pace.
Gonzales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powell defending well though.

Gonzales is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Powell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Gonzales !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gonzales
vs
Gonzales

180 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tommy Gonzales . That's going to slow Jacob Gonzales down.
Tommy Gonzales leaves Jacob Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacob Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacob Gonzales tries to kick Tommy Gonzales off but Tommy Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Jacob Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales stops Jacob Gonzales from getting back to his feet.
Jacob Gonzales trying to control from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales is thwarting Jacob Gonzales 's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Tommy Gonzales is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacob Gonzales is trying is best to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Gonzales hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jacob Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob Gonzales tries to clinch but Tommy Gonzales moves out of range.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but Tommy Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacob Gonzales 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Jacob Gonzales clinches.
Jacob Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Tommy Gonzales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tommy Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacob Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales looks winded!

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacob Gonzales 's guard.
Jacob Gonzales seems keen to control Tommy Gonzales 's posture.

Jacob Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tommy Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Tommy Gonzales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jacob Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tommy Gonzales stands and throws Jacob Gonzales 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tommy Gonzales stands up and beckons Jacob Gonzales to his feet.

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and pushes Jacob Gonzales back into the cage.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tommy Gonzales to keep the fight standing.

Jacob Gonzales drags the fight down to the ground.
Tommy Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacob Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to keep Tommy Gonzales in close.
Tommy Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacob Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Tommy Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tommy Gonzales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jacob Gonzales 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jacob Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
Jacob Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Tommy Gonzales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tommy Gonzales sprawls well. Tommy Gonzales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacob Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Gonzales shoots and misses
and Jacob Gonzales counters with a head kick.

Tommy Gonzales darts in and clinches Jacob Gonzales up against the cage.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tommy Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Tommy Gonzales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacob Gonzales up against the cage.

Tommy Gonzales manages to pull guard.
Tommy Gonzales keeping full guard, as Jacob Gonzales tries to pass.
Tommy Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob Gonzales is stalling in the full guard.
Tommy Gonzales looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Tommy Gonzales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tommy Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tommy Gonzales wants to sweep here but Jacob Gonzales controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales keeping full guard, as Jacob Gonzales tries to pass.
Tommy Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacob Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tommy Gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacob Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Tommy Gonzales circles away.
Jacob Gonzales 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales tries to bum rush Jacob Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Jacob Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommy Gonzales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacob Gonzales circles away.
Tommy Gonzales takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacob Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt

and Tommy Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Jacob Gonzales didn't expect that.
Tommy Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jacob Gonzales pushes Tommy Gonzales off and gets back to his feet.
Jacob Gonzales throws a head kick but Tommy Gonzales moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tommy Gonzales pulls guard effortlessly.

Jacob Gonzales stands and steps away. Tommy Gonzales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacob Gonzales circles away.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tommy Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacob Gonzales 's waist but Jacob Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tommy Gonzales off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacob Gonzales fails with the takedown.
Jacob Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Tommy Gonzales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gonzales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tommy Gonzales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tommy Gonzales looking for subs off his back but Jacob Gonzales has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control but Jacob Gonzales postures up.
Jacob Gonzales controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control from the bottom.
Jacob Gonzales is keen to just control but Tommy Gonzales is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tommy Gonzales tries to roll over but Jacob Gonzales keeps him under control.

Jacob Gonzales has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Gonzales throws a body punch but Jacob Gonzales moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Tommy Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Tommy Gonzales dives in and scores a takedown into Jacob Gonzales 's guard.
Tommy Gonzales passes Jacob Gonzales 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tommy Gonzales is keen to just control but Jacob Gonzales is a slippery customer.

Jacob Gonzales makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tommy Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Tommy Gonzales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacob Gonzales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tommy Gonzales can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tommy Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales controls Jacob Gonzales momentarily but Jacob Gonzales frees himself.
Jacob Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommy Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tommy Gonzales controls Jacob Gonzales momentarily but Jacob Gonzales frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Gonzales wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Jacob Gonzales or perhaps it was just good defense by Tommy Gonzales which made him look bad.
Tommy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales .

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.

Tommy Gonzales pulls guard successfully.

Tommy Gonzales working for a triangle but Jacob Gonzales defends it easily.
Jacob Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Gonzales .
I think Tommy Gonzales 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gonzales !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandy Kutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galio Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kutour
vs
Bull

180 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandy Kutour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galio Bull!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bull working hard to break the clinch.
Kutour slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye.
Bull avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Bull in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Galio Bull has been cut.
Bull avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Bull tries to pull guard but Kutour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bull is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutour has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull blocks the elbow strike.
Bull is working for takedown but Kutour is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bull is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandy Kutour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galio Bull.
Bull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull tries to circle away but Kutour has him pinned against the cage.
Kutour holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour gets underhooks to prevent Bull's takedown attempt.
Bull wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutour.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
Bull tries to pull guard but Kutour holds him up against the cage and eventually Bull drops back down to his feet.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kutour lands a nice elbow.
Kutour lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutour lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kutour gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bull.
Kutour slowing the pace effectively.
Bull goes for a takedown attempt but Kutour pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandy Kutour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bull.
Bull connects with the punch.
Bull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kutour scores with a jab. Bull acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull misses with a head kick.

Bull rushes Kutour and presses him up against the cage.
Kutour lands a damaging elbow.
Kutour creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bull's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutour lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye.
Kutour lands an elbow inside that Bull shrugs off.
Kutour lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye.
Bull wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutour won't allow it.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Bull in his tracks for a moment.
Kutour comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kutour lands an elbow inside that Bull shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
Bull looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutour creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bull's defenses.
Bull takes an elbow to the temple.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kutour is keeping busy.
Bull is trying to break the clinch but Kutour has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutour lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye.

That has opened up Galio Bull's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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 Galio Bull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kutour lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bull backs up against the cage.

Bull clinches.
Bull blocks an elbow strike.
Bull tries for a takedown but Kutour manages to get underhooks.
Brandy Kutour has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kutour has Bull pressed against the cage, preventing Bull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bull takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Kutour - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutour lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
Kutour lands a nice elbow.
Bull tries to break free but Kutour pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutour leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kutour lands an elbow inside that Bull shrugs off.
Bull takes an elbow to the temple.
Bull wants a takedown.
Kutour controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandy Kutour.
Bull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kutour but Kutour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandy Kutour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galio Bull.
Bull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kutour pinned against the cage. Kutour gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bull slips a jab and a cross from Kutour.
Kutour lands an overhand right.

Bull rushes Kutour and presses him up against the cage.
Kutour dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull fails to pull guard.
Kutour will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bull up against the cage.
Bull fails to pull guard.
Bull has Kutour pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutour manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutour.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
Kutour lands a nice elbow.
Bull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kutour lands an elbow inside that Bull shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants a takedown but no success here.
Bull takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Galio Bull's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Bull in his tracks for a moment.
Kutour creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bull's defenses.
Bull takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kutour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull takes an elbow to the temple.

Galio Bull's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kutour leaning against his opponent.
Kutour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutour comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutour lands an elbow that stopped Bull in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandy Kutour!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brandy Kutour thanked Backyard Fighting for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macdonald
vs
Chavez

171 cm
25
136 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Macdonald!
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, Sergio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macdonald swivels and escapes.

Macdonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Macdonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macdonald works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Macdonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chavez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Macdonald cracks Chavez with a big right hand but Chavez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chavez is trying to control Macdonald's posture but Macdonald avoids it.
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!
Check out the look on Macdonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Macdonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch but Macdonald is having none of it.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macdonald.

Macdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Macdonald is in Chavez's guard.
Macdonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chavez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macdonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chavez for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ian Macdonald has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chavez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Macdonald has managed to clinch.
Macdonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chavez pulls his leg out and moves away.

Macdonald dives in and scores a takedown into Chavez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chavez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chavez looks winded!
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chavez, up you get!
Macdonald throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez tries to clinch there but Macdonald circles away.

Macdonald closes the distance and clinches.

Macdonald pulls guard effortlessly.

Macdonald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chavez swinging wildly here.

Macdonald closes the distance and clinches.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chavez is trying to defend but Macdonald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macdonald 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chavez tries to clinch but Macdonald moves out of range.

Macdonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Macdonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Chavez is trying to hold Macdonald in close to prevent damage but Macdonald has managed to pass into half guard.

Macdonald stands up and beckons Chavez to join him on the feet.

Macdonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.

Macdonald stands up and waves to Chavez to follow him.
Chavez is breathing heavily.

Macdonald fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chavez to the ground. Macdonald is now in Chavez's guard.
Macdonald controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald stands and throws Chavez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Macdonald lands an elbow.
Macdonald working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macdonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ian Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macdonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chavez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macdonald with a couple of short strikes.
Macdonald content just to control the position here.

Macdonald is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chavez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chavez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Macdonald anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chavez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Macdonald slips an arm under Chavez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Macdonald has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Macdonald is squeezing on Chavez like an anaconda would it's prey. Chavez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Macdonald!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chester Molester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tic Tac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Molester
vs
Tac

185 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

168 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Molester!
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, Tic Tac!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tac has a takedown stuffed.
Molester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Molester counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tac is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Tac is rocked!
Tac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tac is still on wobbly legs! Can Molester finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tac is defended easily by Molester.
Chester Molester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tic Tac.
Tac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Molester's waist but Molester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tac off to one side.
Tac is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Molester just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tac has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chester Molester!
In his post fight interview, Chester Molester gave a big smile as he said 'Hey gimme a title shot, i know i lost my belt in one sided beating with me getting my ass kicked but i think i can still be the champ, just gimme a shot!!'.