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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and X Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X Factor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jennings
vs
Factor

180 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, X Factor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings fails to land with a series of punches.
Factor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Jennings gets the takedown into side control.
Jennings lands some shots froms side control.
Factor tries to escape but Jennings is in control.
Jennings lands an elbow.
Factor taking a bit of punishment here - Jennings scoring with strikes.
Jennings lands a few punches from side control.
Factor is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Jennings scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Factor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Factor 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.

Jennings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Factor to his feet.

Jennings drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Factor's head.
Factor has momentary wrist control but Jennings slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jennings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Factor's head.
Jennings postures up and lands a big shot to Factor's brow.
Jennings content to stall in guard here.
Jennings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Factor's head.
Jennings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

Jennings feints and as Factor raises his hands in defense, Jennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings is working Factor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jennings 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.
Jennings working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jennings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jennings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Jennings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is working Factor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jennings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings chips away with some ground and pound.
Jennings lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Factor is working an open guard so Jennings takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Factor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jennings somewhat.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennings misses with a low kick as Factor jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jennings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Factor wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jennings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings landing some decent shots from guard.
Jennings scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jennings dominated that round.
That's time! Jennings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Factor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.

Jennings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Factor to the mat! Factor manages to get full guard.
Factor trying to control the position.
Jennings distracts Factor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jennings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jennings wants to clinch up but Factor keeps it at a distance.
Factor leaves Jennings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jennings looks for a takedown but Factor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings shoots in but Factor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jennings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Factor is breathing heavily.
Factor is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Factor tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Factor to the ground. Factor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jennings shoots in and bounces Factor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
Jennings forces his way into half guard.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jennings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Jennings there.
Jennings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Factor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jennings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Factor is just riding it out for now. Jennings eventually gives up the hold.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Jennings there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor has hold of Jennings's hands but Jennings slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jennings is nestled in close to Factor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jennings decides to stand up.
Jennings shoots in and drives through. Factor sprawls well.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Factor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jennings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Factor can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Factor looks for the body kick but Jennings saw that one coming.
Jennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Factor defends it nicely.
Antonio Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Factor shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jennings is defended easily by Factor.
Factor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jennings feints and as Factor raises his hands in defense, Jennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Factor, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Factor against the cage but Factor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Factor keeps the fight on the outside.
Factor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jennings tries for a takedown but Factor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Factor, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Factor against the cage but Factor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Factor lands a front kick.
Factor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Nice takedown defense from Factor. No joy for Jennings on that attempt.
Jennings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Antonio Jennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Factor shows good takedown defense.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in for a double leg but Factor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Factor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Factor is looking to land body kicks.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Factor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennings. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Factor. No joy for Jennings on that attempt.
Jennings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick from Jennings misses.
Factor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.
Factor scores with a hook to the body. Jennings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jennings.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jennings.
Jennings blocks a head kick by Factor.

Jennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Jennings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jennings prevents Factor from getting back to his feet.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jennings working some strikes from top position.
Jennings won't allow Factor to get back to his feet.
Jennings trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jennings postures up and lands a big shot to Factor's brow.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Factor keeps moving.
Jennings lands a couple of digs.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Factor tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.

Jennings decides to stand up.
X Factor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jennings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Jennings.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jennings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jennings!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Scott
vs
Rua

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kent Scott!
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, Mark Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.

Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua is stalling here.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Kent Scott has been cut.
Rua with a knee to the head.

Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scott regains guard immediately.
Scott throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rua landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.

Scott is looking for a triangle here but Rua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rua in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Rua are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to control but Rua postures up.
Scott gets back to half guard.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Rua cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott with a nice cross.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.

Rua moves into range and clinches up with Scott.
Scott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Scott tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Scott jumps guard but Rua stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rua pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua slows down the pace here.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Rua has Scott pressed against the cage.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment.

Kent Scott's cut is getting worse.
Rua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Scott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Scott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scott tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rua.
Rua pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Scott's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Scott duly obliges.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rua closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.

Rua gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.

Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua is controlling the pace.

Scott kicks off Rua and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.
Rua prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.

Rua has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Mark Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment.
Rua has Scott pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Scott's ribcage.
Rua slowing the pace effectively.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Rua's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua stalling in the clinch.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua leaning against his opponent.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Rua.
Scott avoids the head kick by Rua.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rua blocks a jab.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua lands a damaging elbow.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Mark Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua avoids the body shot from Scott.
Rua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Kent Scott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Scott throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scott throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Scott swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Scott.

Rua clinches.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.
Rua working Scott over with knees to the body.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.

Rua has hold of one of Scott's legs. Scott is fighting the takedown attempt but Rua gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kent Scott's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Rua tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott swinging wildly here.

Rua drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Scott blocks with his arms.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.

Rua turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rua manages to end up in side control.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott is not content to let Rua control the position.
An elbow from Rua crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rua landing a few strikes.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rua throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Scott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rua working Scott over with strikes.
Rua trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua prevents Scott from standing back up.
Rua lands strikes from half guard.
Scott trying to control here.
Scott moves into full guard.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Rua.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rua is trying to drag Scott to the mat but Scott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mark Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kent Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scott tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Scott wants to break free but Rua has control.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Rua!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casdon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Rutgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casdon Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Williams
vs
Rutgers

197 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Deadly Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casdon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Rutgers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutgers.
Rutgers lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutgers.
Rutgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutgers lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutgers lands a lovely overhand right.

Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutgers is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams thows a huge punch but Rutgers dodges it nicely.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rutgers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams thows a huge punch but Rutgers dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Rutgers manages to get to full guard.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutgers's head.
Rutgers wants to get back to his feet.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams wants to take a breather but Rutgers is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutgers sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Rutgers sprawls well.
Rutgers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutgers trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Rutgers is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Rutgers is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutgers won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Rutgers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Rutgers wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rutgers's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Rutgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Rutgers's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutgers defending well though.
Williams throwing shots but Rutgers is blocking nicely.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Rutgers has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Williams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casdon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutgers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutgers lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Rutgers.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Rutgers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Rutgers 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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Casdon Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rutgers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutgers scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rutgers scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams tries for a takedown but Rutgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casdon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutgers!
Rutgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutgers.
Casdon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutgers lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Rutgers both land. Nice combination.
Rutgers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutgers.
Rutgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutgers connects with a single shot there.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutgers sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutgers scores with a jab.
Rutgers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rutgers scores with a three punch combo!
Rutgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Jeffrey Rutgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutgers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.

Williams is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rutgers! Williams is backing up but he can't get away as Rutgers lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Williams and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeffrey Rutgers!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rabulan Kristofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and damien ruffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kristofer
vs
ruffy

225 cm
19
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabulan Kristofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, damien ruffy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ruffy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kristofer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Kristofer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kristofer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ruffy.
Kristofer has ruffy pressed against the cage.
Kristofer scores with a knee to the head.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.
Kristofer has ruffy pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kristofer.
Kristofer connects with a knee to the head.
Kristofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
ruffy looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kristofer lands a knee to the body.
ruffy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kristofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rabulan Kristofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damien ruffy.
Kristofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristofer lands a high kick!

Kristofer clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kristofer.
Kristofer lands a nice knee to the body.
ruffy looks gassed!
Kristofer with a knee to the head.
Kristofer crunches a lovely knee into ruffy's ribcage.
Kristofer lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head.
Kristofer lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristofer.
ruffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kristofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kristofer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kristofer scores with a knee to the head.
Kristofer lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.
ruffy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kristofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kristofer.
Kristofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ruffy looking for a takedown.
Kristofer working ruffy over with knees to the body.
Kristofer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kristofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kristofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kristofer unloads a knee to the mid-section. ruffy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kristofer stalling the fight.
ruffy takes a knee right on the jaw!
ruffy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.
Kristofer tries a knee to the head but ruffy blocks it.
Kristofer is pressed up against the cage. ruffy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kristofer down to the mat. Kristofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rabulan Kristofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kristofer unloads a knee to the mid-section. ruffy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristofer landing knees to the head.
Kristofer gets underhooks to prevent ruffy's takedown attempt.
Kristofer scores with a knee to the head.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head.
Kristofer tries a knee to the head but ruffy blocks it.
ruffy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kristofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to ruffy's face.
Kristofer stalling.
Kristofer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kristofer gets underhooks to prevent ruffy's takedown attempt.
ruffy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kristofer tries a knee to the head but ruffy blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabulan Kristofer dominated that round.
That's time! Kristofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kristofer connects with a good right hand that stumbles ruffy. ruffy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kristofer connects with a solid leg kick.
ruffy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kristofer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ruffy somewhat.
ruffy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kristofer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Kristofer has ruffy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.
Kristofer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Kristofer.
Kristofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
ruffy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kristofer.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kristofer controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ruffy is trying to drag Kristofer to the mat but Kristofer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rabulan Kristofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damien ruffy.
Kristofer landing knees to the head.
ruffy is trying to drag Kristofer to the mat but Kristofer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kristofer slows down the pace here.
Kristofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kristofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kristofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kristofer landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head.
ruffy has Kristofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kristofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kristofer taking a breather.
ruffy tries for a takedown but Kristofer manages to get underhooks.
Kristofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ruffy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kristofer misses with a knee strike.
ruffy goes for a takedown attempt but Kristofer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kristofer tries to clinch there but ruffy circles away.
Kristofer misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ruffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kristofer tries to sprawl out of it but ruffy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kristofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kristofer pushes ruffy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kristofer stalling against the cage.
Kristofer stops a takedown attempt from ruffy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kristofer prevents the takedown attempt.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head.
Kristofer lands a good knee to the midsection. ruffy won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabulan Kristofer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kristofer connects with a high kick.
ruffy tries to clinch up but Kristofer circles away and keeps his distance.
Kristofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kristofer lands a head kick!

ruffy is rocked!
ruffy keeps the fight on the outside.

Kristofer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristofer displaying some good clinch control by pressing ruffy up against the cage.
ruffy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kristofer connects with a knee to the head.
Kristofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
ruffy tries for a takedown but Kristofer manages to get underhooks.
Kristofer connects with a knee to the head.
Kristofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to ruffy's face.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head.
ruffy tries to pull guard but Kristofer won't allow it.
Rabulan Kristofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damien ruffy.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
ruffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kristofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kristofer crunches a lovely knee into ruffy's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kristofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ruffy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
ruffy can't get the takedown.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristofer with a knee to the head.
Kristofer is looking to control ruffy's arms but ruffy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kristofer has his back to the cage.
ruffy goes for a takedown attempt but Kristofer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kristofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ruffy's head.
ruffy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kristofer moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofer landing knees to the head.
Kristofer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ruffy up against the cage.
ruffy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kristofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kristofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ruffy can do to turn this around?
Kristofer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kristofer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kristofer.
ruffy walks into a jab.
ruffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristofer swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ruffy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kristofer scores with a head kick.
damien ruffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kristofer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Kristofer.
ruffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristofer finish him?
Kristofer landing knees to the body.
ruffy seems to have recovered his senses.
A knee to the head by Kristofer.
ruffy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kristofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kristofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ruffy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kristofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
ruffy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kristofer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kristofer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ruffy tries to throw a body punch but Kristofer avoids it by throwing ruffy back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rabulan Kristofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kristofer 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rabulan Kristofer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Meier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McGriff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meier comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Meier
vs
McGriff

185 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Meier!
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, Lenny McGriff!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meier tries to close the distance and clinch but McGriff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meier moves in looking to clinch but McGriff pushes him off.
Meier tries to clinch there but McGriff circles away.
McGriff shoots in for a takedown but Meier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGriff fails to land the takedown.
McGriff shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler Meier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny McGriff.
Meier tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meier.

McGriff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGriff wants to control but Meier is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier is trying to control McGriff's posture but McGriff avoids it.
Meier wants to get back to his feet.

McGriff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGriff tries for a kimura but Meier is defending well.
Meier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meier is trying to buck McGriff off.
Meier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGriff off and has taken his back!
Meier doesn't have the hooks in and McGriff manages to turn into his guard.
Meier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGriff on the ground.
McGriff wants to control from the top but Meier keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meier trying to control the position here.
Meier keeping moving, preventing McGriff from controlling successfully.
McGriff stopping the sweep attempt from Meier.
McGriff trying to control the position from guard on top but Meier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGriff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGriff fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGriff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meier throws a right hand that McGriff ducks under and follows up with a left that McGriff also avoids with ease.
No luck for McGriff with that takedown attempt.
McGriff circles away from the clinch attempt.

Meier darts in and clinches McGriff up against the cage.

Meier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGriff looking to sit in guard and control but Meier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGriff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff controls Meier momentarily but Meier frees himself.
Meier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGriff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meier is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGriff avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Meier 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.

McGriff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meier as he jumps to the side.
Meier throws a leg kick but McGriff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyler Meier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGriff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meier but Meier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meier wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyler Meier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny McGriff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff takes a swing at Meier's ribcage but misses.
McGriff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meier avoids it really well and circles away.
McGriff shoots in and drives through. Meier sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier throws a right and a left that McGriff avoids nicely.
Meier wants to clinch but McGriff slips to the side
and McGriff counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGriff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGriff manages to avoid it.
Meier is looking to clinch.
Meier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGriff circles away quickly and effectively.
McGriff shoots in looking for a takedown. Meier tries to sprawl out of it but McGriff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Meier takes the fight into the clinch.
Meier lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Meier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGriff regains guard.
McGriff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meier manages to get himself to full guard.
McGriff wants to control from the top but Meier keeps moving.
McGriff preventing the sweep.
McGriff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGriff wants to pass the guard but Meier is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGriff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meier has escaped and now he's on top!
McGriff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGriff is on top in guard.
McGriff passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriff is staying tight to Meier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Meier is looking to reverse the position.
McGriff passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Meier!
Meier is working to get back to half guard.

McGriff working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Meier is trying to escape the mount.
McGriff controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Meier will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McGriff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGriff is keen to just control but Meier is a slippery customer.
Meier is looking to improve his position.
McGriff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meier is not content to let McGriff control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGriff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meier kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier won't allow McGriff to pass to mount.
Meier is staying active underneath McGriff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meier moves in looking to clinch but McGriff pushes him off.
McGriff misses with a double jab
and Meier counters with a left and a right that stings McGriff.
McGriff with a lazy takedown attempt

and Meier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meier lands with a left to the head.

Meier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGriff clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGriff trying to control but not successfully.
McGriff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Meier's guard. Nice work there by McGriff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriff slips nicely into half guard.
McGriff wants to control but Meier is keeping him busy.
McGriff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meier!
McGriff controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff moves to the back position.
Meier looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGriff.
Meier tries to escape but McGriff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McGriff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Meier defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGriff's arms.

McGriff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGriff tightening his grip on Meier, looking for the choke.
Meier looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McGriff lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Meier hold on?!

Meier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McGriff gets his way!
Lenny McGriff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Meier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meier trying to control the hands but McGriff breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny McGriff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meier 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Meier!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris McCray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hayabusa
vs
McCray

195 cm
19
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Hayabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris McCray!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCray.
McCray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hayabusa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hayabusa wants to clinch up but McCray keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hayabusa!

It looks like Kris McCray has been cut.
Ryu Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCray misses with a body kick.
Hayabusa tries to close the distance and clinch but McCray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayabusa dips to his left and cracks McCray with an uppercut!

Hayabusa clinches with his opponent.
Hayabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hayabusa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCray working hard to break the clinch.
McCray looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hayabusa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayabusa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCray is defending well for now.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow.
Hayabusa slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCray.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayabusa.
Nice elbow from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hayabusa lands a damaging elbow.
Hayabusa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside.
Hayabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCray.
Hayabusa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
Hayabusa lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.
McCray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hayabusa is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCray.
Hayabusa lands a hook that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped McCray in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa lands a knee to the body.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped McCray in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa avoiding damage.
Hayabusa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCray's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa slowing the pace effectively.
Hayabusa lands an uppercut.
McCray letting Hayabusa take a breather here.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayabusa lands a nice shot to the body.
McCray letting Hayabusa take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Hayabusa.
Nice elbow from Hayabusa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is stalling here.
Hayabusa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryu Hayabusa.

Hayabusa takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCray.
Hayabusa taking a breather.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hayabusa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCray's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCray is trying to break the clinch but Hayabusa has him pressed against the cage.
McCray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that McCray shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that McCray shrugs off.
Hayabusa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrays head.
Hayabusa tries to land knees in the clinch but McCray avoids the damage to the body.
McCray takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Hayabusa on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hayabusa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kris McCray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hayabusa lands with a nice body punch.
Hayabusa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCray can do to turn this around?
Hayabusa moves in looking to clinch but McCray pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCray is defended easily by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayabusa lands a nice hook to McCray's body. McCray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayabusa thuds a left hand into McCray's body.
Hayabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayabusa tries to clinch there but McCray circles away.
Ryu Hayabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCray shoots in but Hayabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCray is breathing heavily.

McCray tries to keep at a distance but Hayabusa has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside.
Hayabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCray.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayabusa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Kris McCray's cut even more.
Hayabusa lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayabusa lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hayabusa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped McCray in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hayabusa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrays head.
Hayabusa stalling in the clinch.
Ryu Hayabusa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCray managing to block the knees to the body from Hayabusa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that McCray shrugs off.
Hayabusa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
Hayabusa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCray up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a damaging elbow.
McCray avoiding damage as Hayabusa throws knees to the body.
Hayabusa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCray managing to block the knees to the body from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hayabusa lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hayabusa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCray avoiding damage as Hayabusa throws knees to the body.
Hayabusa lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow.
Hayabusa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
Hayabusa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped McCray in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa is working McCray over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa has McCray pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that McCray shrugs off.
Hayabusa stalling.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Kris McCray's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hayabusa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hayabusa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayabusa stalling in the clinch.
McCray takes a shot to the head.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside that McCray shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCray fails to pull guard.
Ryu Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris McCray.
Hayabusa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCray's defenses.
A short uppercut from Hayabusa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Hayabusa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kris McCray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hayabusa scores with a three punch combo!

Hayabusa clinches up against the cage.
Hayabusa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hayabusa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayabusa stalling against the cage.
Hayabusa trying to land knees to the body.
Hayabusa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCray managing to block the knees to the body from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hayabusa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands an elbow just above McCray 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayabusa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Hayabusa.
A right hand to the body from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Hayabusa on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayabusa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands an elbow inside.
Hayabusa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryu Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCray walks into a jab.
Hayabusa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayabusa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hayabusa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayabusa throws a combination. McCray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayabusa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
Hayabusa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayabusa has McCray pushed against the cage.
Hayabusa lands an elbow just above McCray 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayabusa lands with a left to the head.
Hayabusa lands a knee to the body.
Hayabusa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hayabusa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCray's defenses.
Hayabusa tries to land knees in the clinch but McCray avoids the damage to the body.
Hayabusa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayabusa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayabusa controlling the action here for a moment.
Hayabusa lands an elbow that stopped McCray in his tracks for a moment.
Hayabusa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hayabusa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hayabusa has McCray pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCray's defenses.
Kris McCray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Hayabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayabusa lands a hook that snaps the head of McCray backwards.
McCray struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayabusa controls his hands.
McCray takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hayabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayabusa 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hayabusa!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks's entrance music is over the top. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hawks
vs
Stone

180 cm
22
164 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hawks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Stone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone looks for a takedown but Hawks sprawls well.

Stone has closed the distance and engaged Hawks in a clinch.
Hawks is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.

Hawks breaks from the clinch.
Hawks keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawks scores with a head kick.

It looks like William Stone has been cut.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hawks drops Stone with a left right combo! Hawks follows him down to the ground into side control.

Stone is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawks decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawks finish him?
Stone tries to get into range but Hawks steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stone! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hawks scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincoln Hawks!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrian Ashoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ashoka
vs
Gracie

180 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sublime Supplements
Virtual Fighter Clothing

Deadly Clothing
Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrian Ashoka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacko Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashoka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashoka somewhat.

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

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ashoka defends easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashoka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ashoka 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.
Ashoka throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Ashoka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashoka.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashoka preventing the sweep.
Ashoka is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Ashoka looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashoka 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.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Ashoka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ashoka is looking to get to half guard.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ashoka turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ashoka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Ashoka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacko Gracie!
Jacko Gracie is the new middleweight champion!

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A | B

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A | B

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

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