showdown #5: knockout PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gianpaolo Colomini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Hall (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.

Colomini
vs
Hall

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gianpaolo Colomini!
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, Kirk Hall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colomini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Colomini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Hall decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Colomini throws a big elbow that misses.

Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colomini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall is trying to hold Colomini in close to prevent damage but Colomini has managed to pass into half guard.
Colomini thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Hall trying to control but Colomini postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall won't allow Colomini to pass to mount.

Colomini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Colomini.

Colomini is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall is pressing down on Colomini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Colomini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colomini manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.
Hall wants to control from the top but Colomini keeps moving.
Hall tries to stand but Colomini is controlling from the bottom.
Colomini keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colomini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colomini's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Colomini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colomini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kirk Hall.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colomini wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colomini is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Colomini circles away and we're back to standing.
Colomini wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Colomini gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gianpaolo Colomini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Hall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colomini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colomini tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Come on Colomini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colomini stalling in the clinch but Hall improves position.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Colomini has him pressed against the cage.
Hall taking a breather.
Colomini jumps guard but Hall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Colomini tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Colomini working Hall over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Colomini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall tries to circle away but Colomini has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirk Hall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Colomini clinches up against the cage.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Colomini breaks the clinch.
Colomini is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Colomini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall avoids the head kick by Colomini.
Gianpaolo Colomini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Colomini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Colomini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Colomini.
Hall tries to pull guard but Colomini won't allow it.
Colomini misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to break free but Colomini pushes him back against the cage.
Colomini misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Colomini manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Gianpaolo Colomini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Hall.

Colomini darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Colomini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall wants a takedown.
Colomini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colomini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Colomini blocks an uppercut.
Colomini tries a knee to the head but Hall blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colomini taking a breather.
Colomini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Colomini has him pressed against the cage.
Hall is trying to break free.

Colomini breaks from the clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Colomini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colomini shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colomini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Colomini, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Colomini against the cage but Colomini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Colomini drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Colomini has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Colomini is retaining full guard.

Hall gets to his feet - Colomini follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Colomini tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.

Colomini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colomini.

Colomini seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Colomini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Colomini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colomini.

Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colomini.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colomini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colomini is just content to waste time from the top position. Hall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall throws a head kick but Colomini moves out of range.
Colomini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Colomini. Colomini gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.

Colomini moves into the clinch.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Colomini is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colomini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Colomini throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colomini looking to pass the guard.
Colomini postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Gianpaolo Colomini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colomini is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Colomini from controlling successfully.
Colomini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gianpaolo Colomini has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall tries to clinch up but Colomini circles away and keeps his distance.

Colomini gets a double leg takedown into Hall's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall controls Colomini momentarily but Colomini frees himself.

Hall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Colomini uses it to pass to side control.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colomini in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colomini tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colomini throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Colomini seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Colomini throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
Colomini in side control, throwing shots but Hall defends.
Colomini postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Colomini throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colomini is trying to ground and pound but Hall uses the momentary lack of control by Colomini to regain half guard.
Colomini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall wants to control but Colomini is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall tries to kick Colomini off but Colomini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colomini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianpaolo Colomini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rason Fairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairs comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fairs
vs
Tyson

197 cm
26
256 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
28
280 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rason Fairs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairs tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily

and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fairs won't be happy with that.
Tyson trying to control the position but Fairs is working away.
Fairs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson is chipping away with strikes.
Tyson prevents Fairs from escaping the position.
Fairs is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fairs defending against the ground and pound.
Fairs seems a little lost for a moment, as Tyson dominates the positioning.
Tyson grinds an elbow into Fairs's temple.
Fairs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fairs is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson looks up at the clock and then as Fairs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tyson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fairs is trying to buck Tyson off.
Tyson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fairs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tyson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fairs is in a horrible position here. Tyson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Rason Fairs has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fairs in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fairs to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Tyson!
Rason Fairs was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back better than ever and i should have trained harder!I want to thank everyone for supporting me!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stone Cold Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Austin
vs
Punchy

189 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)
Jihad Fight Gear-Outkast Infidels Version

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Austin moves out of range as Punchy strikes.
Punchy loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Punchy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Punchy settles back down.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punchy.
Punchy throws a low kick, looking for Austin's leg but Austin calmly moves out of range.
Punchy lands a jab to Austin's midsection.
A big left from Punchy misses.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchy.
Punchy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy.
Austin moves out of range of the leg kick from Punchy.
Punchy throws a big shot that misses.
Punchy looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Punchy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Austin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Punchy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy scoring well with a low kick there.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Punchy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Austin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Austin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Austin slips a straight right by Punchy.
A lazy left from Punchy finds it's target.
Punchy scoring well with a low kick there.
Austin avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Punchy misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Punchy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Punchy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Punchy throws a leg kick but Austin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Punchy tries to score with a low kick but Austin moves his leg out of the way.
Punchy throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Punchy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punchy thumps Austin with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Austin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchy. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Punchy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Austin avoids the body shot from Punchy.
An inside leg kick lands from Punchy.
Punchy throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Punchy 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.

Punchy looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Punchy misses with a low kick.
Punchy loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Punchy looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Punchy takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin avoids the body shot from Punchy.
Punchy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchy.
Trent Punchy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchy thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Punchy misses with a looping right.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Austin's sensitive parts.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punchy.
Austin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punchy takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Punchy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punchy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punchy misses with a wild body shot.
Punchy is looking to score with low kicks.
Punchy throws a leg kick but Austin checks it.
Trent Punchy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Austin checks a leg kick nicely.
Punchy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy throws a chopping leg kick but Austin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Punchy throws a hook but Austin blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Austin checks a low kick from Punchy.
Punchy is looking to score with low kicks.
Punchy missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Punchy swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Punchy motions for Austin to come forward. Punchy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punchy misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punchy throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Punchy throws a leg kick but Austin moved away.
Punchy is looking to score with low kicks.
Punchy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchy.
Austin slips under a jab.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchy.
Austin checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Punchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Punchy tries a low kick but Austin avoids it.
Punchy throws a low kick but Austin avoids it.
Punchy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Austin counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Punchy.

Punchy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchy wants to land a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchy misses the target.
Punchy lands a jab.
Punchy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy wants to land a leg kick but Austin is out of range.
Punchy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Austin's sensitive parts.
Punchy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Austin's head.
Punchy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchy.
Punchy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Austin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Punchy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Austin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Austin blocks a jab.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Punchy lands with a good body shot.
Punchy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Punchy misses its intended target.
Punchy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Punchy coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Austin checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin slips a straight right by Punchy.
A bone on bone clash there as Austin blocks the leg kick.
Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchy.
Punchy tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.
Austin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Punchy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Punchy settles back down.
A jab from Punchy misses.
Punchy takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Punchy throws out a leg kick but Austin moves out of range and Punchy only half commits.
Punchy throws a low kick but Austin moves out of range easily.
Punchy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trent Punchy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Punchy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Austin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Punchy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Punchy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Punchy!
Our winner, Trent Punchy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Steve Austin spoke after the fight, saying 'He was just a better wrestler and everyone thought i was gonna lose anyways.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hughtavious Barkevious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barkevious
vs
Bonjasky

193 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hughtavious Barkevious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky dives in and grabs Barkevious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barkevious pushes down on Bonjasky's head and hops out.

Barkevious lands a left and a right that send Bonjasky crashing to the mat, dazed. Barkevious thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Remy Bonjasky has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkevious connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bonjasky - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hughtavious Barkevious!
Hughtavious Barkevious took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hughtavious the best fighter dey is, and Hughtavious know it.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeah comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Blood Drenched Execution. Jack Arnold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oh Yeah's chin.

Yeah
vs
Arnold

182 cm
19
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oh Yeah!
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, Jack Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yeah enables Arnold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yeah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yeah controlling Arnold's posture.
Yeah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yeah controlling Arnold's posture.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.

Jack Arnold has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Arnold shoots in and bounces Yeah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.
Arnold won't allow Yeah to sweep him here.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold is in close to Yeah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yeah controlling the position.
Arnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arnold preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Arnold wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good work by Yeah as he checks the leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yeah ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yeah no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yeah pulls Arnold in close to prevent any damage.

Yeah has his foot on Arnold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arnold works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Arnold defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeah has his foot on Arnold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arnold works his way back into a safe position though.
Yeah trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Yeah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yeah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arnold wants to pass the guard but Yeah is keeping the position.
Arnold is still trying to improve position.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Arnold wasn't active enough on the ground.

Arnold dives in and scores a takedown into Yeah's guard.
Arnold trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.
Yeah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeah, not yet.
Arnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yeah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Arnold will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arnold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yeah is trying to defend but Arnold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yeah gets full guard.
Yeah controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself.
Arnold stopping the sweep attempt from Yeah.
Yeah trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Arnold was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Arnold drives through and clinches with Yeah against the cage.

Yeah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arnold connects with a couple of short punches.
Arnold is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack Arnold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Yeah keeps moving.
Arnold advances position into side control!
Yeah is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yeah is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Yeah has control of the leg.
Yeah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yeah passes to full mount!
Yeah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arnold can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arnold is in all sorts of trouble here.

Yeah with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arnold?

It looks like Jack Arnold has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yeah lands a couple of good shots and Arnold has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yeah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee is taking a good look at Arnold as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Yeah!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeah biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oh Yeah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Arnold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arnold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yeah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Yeah's legs - danger averted.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeah is keeping the position for now.

Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Arnold defends easily.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yeah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yeah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeah is working hard here to advance position.
Yeah manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yeah has hold of Arnold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arnold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arnold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yeah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arnold pushes Yeah off looking to stand but Yeah dives back in and keeps control.
Arnold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yeah working Arnold over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeah slips a nice elbow through Arnold's hands, connecting with Arnold's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold wants to sweep but Yeah has passed to side control!
Yeah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yeah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnold keeps working.
Arnold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yeah connects with a decent elbow.
Yeah remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yeah lands a few punches from side control.
Arnold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arnold wants to control but Yeah postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arnold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Yeah stalls from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeah trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Yeah working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeah landing a few strikes.
Arnold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oh Yeah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yeah 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oh Yeah!
Oh Yeah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mursu Valkoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valkoinen comes to the cage accompanied by Nuki Nuki. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Running with the devil......Van Halen. Evil Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Evil Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valkoinen
vs
Johnson

195 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mursu Valkoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evil Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valkoinen wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valkoinen is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Valkoinen manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Valkoinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkoinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Valkoinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Valkoinen slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.

Valkoinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Valkoinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valkoinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valkoinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valkoinen lands with a punch from half guard.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Valkoinen.
Valkoinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valkoinen lands a nice short elbow.

Valkoinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Valkoinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Valkoinen is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Valkoinen is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Valkoinen working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Valkoinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valkoinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valkoinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Valkoinen.
Valkoinen lands with a punch from half guard.

Valkoinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valkoinen scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkoinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valkoinen working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valkoinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Valkoinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Valkoinen in his half guard.

Valkoinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Valkoinen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mursu Valkoinen 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.

Valkoinen scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Johnson is rocked!
Mursu Valkoinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Valkoinen finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Valkoinen! Johnson is out on his feet! Valkoinen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Johnson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Johnson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursu Valkoinen!
Mursu Valkoinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army has chosen Tiger Army - Incorporeal as his entrance music. Bob Sinclair has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sinclair
vs
Army

185 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sinclair's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Army has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Army stuffs the takedown.
Army throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Army cracks the inside of Sinclair's front leg.
Army connects with a solid leg kick.
Army scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Army - that will leave a mark!
Sinclair seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair moves to clinch but Army breaks away

and Army counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Army creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Army to keep the fight standing.
Sinclair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Army scores with a nice short uppercut.
Army lands a shoulder strike.
Sinclair is trying to break the clinch but Army has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
Sinclair letting Army take a breather here.
Sinclair prevents the takedown attempt.
Army lands with a left to the head.
Army lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinclair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Army lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinclair or not.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Army just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sinclair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Army is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Army lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinclair or not.
Still in the clinch, Army scores with a nice short uppercut.
Army throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sinclairs head.
Army content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair takes a shot to the head.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Army to keep the fight standing.
Army avoiding damage.
Army throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sinclairs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Army.
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sinclair is working for takedown but Army is calmly controlling the position for now.
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sinclair jumps guard but Army stands there with Sinclair around his waist. Sinclair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sinclair misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Army - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Army makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Army.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Army.
Army lands an uppercut.
Army lands a nice shot to the body.
Army lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Army lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Army.
Sinclair is pressed up against the cage. Army has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sinclair down to the mat. Sinclair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Army stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Sinclair is rocked!
Army fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinclair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army pounces like a tiger and cracks Sinclair with a vicious hook! Sinclair is down but not out! Army follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiger Army!
Our winner, Tiger Army, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delano Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Old (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thompson
vs
Old

175 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delano Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Old!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old tries to clinch up.

Old moves into the clinch.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Old gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Old can't break the clinch.

Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Old stops Thompson from standing up.
Old is looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.
Old utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson works over Old with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson trying to control but Old is working from the bottom.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Old is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thompson frees his head nicely. Oh but Old has switched to an armbar! Thompson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matt Old!
Delano Thompson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm upset at the outcome. I will train harder and come back stronger. Hats off to my opponent! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Twisted Transistor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kane
vs
Toney

180 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
174 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Toney!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.

Toney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Toney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Toney wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Toney scoring with some ground and pound.
Toney is stalling in the full guard.
Toney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Toney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kane sees it coming and defends easily.
Toney frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Toney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kane manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Toney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toney is staying tight to Kane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Toney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toney lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kane down.
The strikes coming from Toney are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Toney's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Toney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toney grinds an elbow into Kane's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.

Toney is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kane is trying to escape and Toney transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kane is forced to tap! Nice work there by Toney! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angel Toney!
Angel Toney is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Angel Toney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.