BKC NY Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gegard Mousasi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mousasi
vs
Trout

186 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Bare Knuckle Clothing [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mousasi!
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, Rainbow Trout!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trout but Trout pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trout wants to clinch.
A head kick from Trout lands but Mousasi takes it in his stride.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Trout closes the distance and clinches.
Mousasi jumps guard but Trout stands there with Mousasi around his waist. Mousasi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trout lands a good knee to the midsection. Mousasi won't want to take too many of those.

Trout drops Mousasi with a big knee straight up the middle! Mousasi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Mousasi is rocked!

It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
Trout jabs at Mousasi's body.
Oh Mousasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trout displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mousasi.
Mousasi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.

Trout has Mousasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Mousasi tightens his grip and picks Trout up, before dumping him to the ground. Trout manages to land in guard.
Trout tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trout keeping moving, preventing Mousasi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout controlling Mousasi's posture.
Trout's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Trout wriggles free and stands up.
Trout chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Trout rushes Mousasi and presses him up against the cage.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mousasi's face.
Trout lands a knee to the body.
Trout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mousasi's face.
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!
Trout lands an elbow inside that Mousasi shrugs off.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the head.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Trout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trout scores with a knee to the head.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mousasi's defenses.
Trout lands a damaging elbow.
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mousasi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Trout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Trout stalling.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Trout.
Trout lands a knee to the body.

Mousasi jumps into guard, dragging Trout to the mat.
Trout would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trout wants to get up but he can't break Mousasi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trout must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mousasi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trout stopping the sweep attempt from Mousasi.
Trout trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mousasi's guard.

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

Trout gets a clinch.
Trout lands an elbow just above Mousasi 's eye.

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.
Trout gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trout crunches a lovely knee into Mousasi's ribcage.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Trout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Trout.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Trout.
Trout stops a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Trout.
Trout lands a nice elbow.
Trout stalling in the clinch but Mousasi improves position.
Trout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Trout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trout.
Trout lands a head kick!
Trout lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mousasi takes a step back to recover.
Mousasi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trout.

Trout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mousasi looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Trout.
Trout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trout lands a nice elbow.
Trout lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Trout.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trout landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Trout.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rainbow Trout seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mousasi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trout pulls his leg out and moves away.

Trout rushes Mousasi and presses him up against the cage.
Mousasi is working for takedown but Trout is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trout crunches a lovely knee into Mousasi's ribcage.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Trout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mousasi is defending well for now.
Trout lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Trout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trout.
Mousasi shoots for a takedown but Trout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Trout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Knees to the body from Trout.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trout with a knee to the head.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Mousasi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trout.
Mousasi goes for a takedown attempt but Trout pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mousasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trout can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trout throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Trout clinches with his opponent.
Mousasi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trout throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mousasi.
Rainbow Trout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trout lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trout scores with a decent looking hook.

Trout drives through and clinches with Mousasi against the cage.
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mousasi's face.
Trout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Mousasi takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trout smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trout.
Trout lands a head kick!
Mousasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Trout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trout lands an elbow inside that Mousasi shrugs off.
Trout lands an elbow that stopped Mousasi in his tracks for a moment.
Trout lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout lands an elbow just above Mousasi 's eye.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mousasi's face.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Trout rushes Mousasi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mousasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mousasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Trout shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout lands a damaging elbow.
Trout lands a good knee to the midsection. Mousasi won't want to take too many of those.
Mousasi is trying to drag Trout to the mat but Trout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trout scores a nice knee to the body.
Mousasi takes an elbow to the temple.
Trout landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trout lands an elbow that stopped Mousasi in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trout lands an elbow just above Mousasi 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trout pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mousasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trout. Trout obviously looking to wear him down.

Trout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mousasi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trout landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Mousasi wants a takedown.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trout lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trout connects with a knee to the head.
Trout is pressed up against the cage. Mousasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trout down to the mat. Trout avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Trout takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout connects with a knee to the head.
Trout crunches a lovely knee into Mousasi's ribcage.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.

Mousasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mousasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trout sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trout tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trout to the ground. Trout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trout.

Trout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mousasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Trout utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trout lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mousasi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trout gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Mousasi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trout scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mousasi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trout prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trout lands a damaging elbow.
Mousasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trout with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mousasi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mousasi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trout just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Trout manages to get underhooks.
Trout landing knees to the head.
Trout looking to throw knees to the head but Mousasi is blocking nicely.
Trout misses with a knee strike.
Trout prevents the takedown attempt.
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Mousasi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mousasi is working for takedown but Trout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trout landing knees to the head.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
Trout prevents the takedown attempt.
Trout landing knees to the head.
Mousasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Trout shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Trout.
Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Trout prevents the takedown attempt.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Gegard Mousasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trout stalling in the clinch.
Mousasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trout working Mousasi over with knees to the body.
Trout connects with a knee to the head.
Mousasi is working for takedown but Trout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mousasi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mousasi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Mousasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Trout shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mousasi looking for a takedown.
Trout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mousasi's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Trout connects with a knee to the head.
Trout unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mousasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Trout.
Trout lands an elbow that stopped Mousasi in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Trout!

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 Prester John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Flenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

John
vs
Flenderson

193 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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, Prester John!
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, Kip Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Flenderson finds it's way through John's defenses.

It looks like Prester John has been cut.
Flenderson loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John avoids the head kick by Flenderson.
Flenderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flenderson looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
John throws a sloppy head kick
and Flenderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flenderson.
John is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flenderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.

Flenderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends John sprawling to the canvas! John rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Flenderson finish him?!

John is rocked!
Flenderson drops John with a naaaaasty hook - John is in real trouble here! Flenderson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Flenderson!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jao Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny PACMAN Pacquiao (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.

Ming
vs
PACMAN Pacquiao

190 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jao Ming!
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, Manny PACMAN Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PACMAN Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ming leaves PACMAN Pacquiao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ming swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
PACMAN Pacquiao shoots in but no luck this time.
Ming throws a push kick but PACMAN Pacquiao slaps the foot to one side.
Ming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a takedown into side control.
Ming tries to bench press PACMAN Pacquiao off him but PACMAN Pacquiao keeps the position.
Ming managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by PACMAN Pacquiao.
PACMAN Pacquiao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on PACMAN Pacquiao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming is working hard here to advance position.
Ming blocking the ground and pound attempt from PACMAN Pacquiao.
PACMAN Pacquiao 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ming wants to clinch up but PACMAN Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. PACMAN Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ming looks to clinch
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Ming moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ming fails to land the takedown.

PACMAN Pacquiao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao looks gassed!
PACMAN Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ming moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao distracts Ming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PACMAN Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Ming wants to stand and escape but PACMAN Pacquiao is having none of it.
Ming is trying to keep PACMAN Pacquiao in close.
PACMAN Pacquiao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
PACMAN Pacquiao trying to control but Ming is working from the bottom.
Ming working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ming tries for a takedown but PACMAN Pacquiao circles away easily
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.

PACMAN Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Ming in a clinch.
Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Ming drops down looking for an ankle pick but PACMAN Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
PACMAN Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

PACMAN Pacquiao clinches up against the cage.

PACMAN Pacquiao is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ming can't fight it off and eventually PACMAN Pacquiao manages to take the fight to the floor. Ming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming wants to sweep here but PACMAN Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.

PACMAN Pacquiao gets to his feet - Ming follows without any prompting.
PACMAN Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
Ming scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but PACMAN Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ming shoots in looking for a takedown. PACMAN Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Ming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PACMAN Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

PACMAN Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

PACMAN Pacquiao doesn't manage to clinch there - Ming circles away.
Ming shoots and misses

so PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
PACMAN Pacquiao looking to sit in guard and control but Ming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
PACMAN Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ming tries to stand but PACMAN Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.
Ming looking to sit in guard and control but PACMAN Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao with a nice head shot there.
PACMAN Pacquiao throws a big right hand that misses.
Ming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ming wants to get back to his feet but PACMAN Pacquiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
PACMAN Pacquiao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PACMAN Pacquiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Ming keeps moving.

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.
Ming is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ming is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PACMAN Pacquiao.
Ming looking for a takedown.

PACMAN Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Jao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

PACMAN Pacquiao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
PACMAN Pacquiao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ming to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao working the head and body with strikes.
Ming is trying to get back to half guard.
Ming is working to avoid the ground and pound but PACMAN Pacquiao connects with a decent elbow.
Ming manages to get back to half guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao trying to control the action but Ming is working from the bottom.
PACMAN Pacquiao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ming is pressing down on PACMAN Pacquiao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
PACMAN Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
PACMAN Pacquiao connects with a couple of short punches.

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.
Ming looking to hit a scissor sweep but PACMAN Pacquiao is one step ahead there.
PACMAN Pacquiao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ming is trying to keep PACMAN Pacquiao in close.

PACMAN Pacquiao gets to his feet - Ming follows without any prompting.
PACMAN Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ming has his takedown stuffed
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming throws a sloppy head kick and PACMAN Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny PACMAN Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

PACMAN Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by PACMAN Pacquiao or perhaps it was just good defense by Ming which made him look bad.
Ming tries for a takedown but PACMAN Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ming shoots in for a double leg but PACMAN Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ming throws a combination that misses

and PACMAN Pacquiao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ming's guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Ming keeps moving.

Ming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PACMAN Pacquiao throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ming on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ming tries to get out of the position.
PACMAN Pacquiao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
PACMAN Pacquiao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PACMAN Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from PACMAN Pacquiao.

That's two 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.
PACMAN Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Ming keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as PACMAN Pacquiao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
PACMAN Pacquiao pushing down on Ming's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ming wants to get back to his feet.
Ming trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ming circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
PACMAN Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Ming from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PACMAN Pacquiao is trying to keep Ming in close.

Ming stands up from PACMAN Pacquiao's guard - Ming perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ming closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ming closes the distance looking to clinch
and PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
PACMAN Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ming.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PACMAN Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ming gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so PACMAN Pacquiao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny PACMAN Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

PACMAN Pacquiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny PACMAN Pacquiao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Carano
vs
Johnson

195 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Carano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Carano.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Carano tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson passes Carano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carano is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson works his way into full mount!

Johnson working for a submission but Carano is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Carano is trying to escape the mount.
Carano tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Johnson has hold of Carano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carano shrugs it off.
Johnson looks gassed!

Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carano shrugs it off.
Carano is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson prevents Carano from getting the reversal.

Johnson get's back to his feet.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carano throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Carano lands a big head kick that sends Johnson to the canvas! Carano follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gene Carano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Bourdeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourdeau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem-Won't back down. Andrew Bourdeau has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bourdeau
vs
McDaniel

183 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

166 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andrew Bourdeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jordan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDaniel tries to clinch up but Bourdeau circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by McDaniel or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourdeau which made him look bad.
McDaniel fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bourdeau closes the distance and clinches.
McDaniel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McDaniel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bourdeau.
McDaniel misses with an elbow over the top.
McDaniel blocking some punches.
Bourdeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Jordan McDaniel has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bourdeau.
Bourdeau tries to work over McDaniel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourdeau presses McDaniel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Bourdeau.
A right hand to the body from Bourdeau.
McDaniel looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDaniel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniel is working for takedown but Bourdeau is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Bourdeau.
Nice body punch from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bourdeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdeau digs a right hand underneath McDaniel's ribcage. McDaniel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Bourdeau.
McDaniel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourdeau avoids the damage to the body.
Bourdeau lands with a left to the head.
Bourdeau lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Bourdeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bourdeau.
McDaniel takes a shot to the head.
Bourdeau lands a right hand.
Bourdeau scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourdeau lands a left hand.
Bourdeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bourdeau lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.
Bourdeau presses McDaniel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bourdeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourdeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Bourdeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDaniel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bourdeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrew Bourdeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan McDaniel.
Bourdeau presses McDaniel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Bourdeau.
A short right from Bourdeau on the inside.
Bourdeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDaniels head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands an uppercut.
Bourdeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Bourdeau.
Nice body punch from Bourdeau - that landed with a thud.
McDaniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Bourdeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bourdeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau digs a right hand into McDaniel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDaniel's gas tank.
Bourdeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bourdeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDaniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands a shoulder strike.
Bourdeau lands with a light punch inside.
Bourdeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bourdeau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau lands a left hand.
Bourdeau avoiding damage as McDaniel throws knees to the body.
Bourdeau lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bourdeau.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bourdeau.
A short right from Bourdeau on the inside.
Bourdeau is leaning against McDaniel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bourdeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDaniels head.
McDaniel looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Bourdeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bourdeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.
Bourdeau pushes McDaniel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bourdeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bourdeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bourdeau - that landed with a thud.
McDaniel wants a takedown but no success here.
Bourdeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDaniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bourdeau lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bourdeau.
A nice left hand lands by Bourdeau.
McDaniel can't find room to land a body shot as Bourdeau controls the action.
McDaniel trying to land knees to the body.
Bourdeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDaniel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourdeau lands a body shot.
Bourdeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDaniel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bourdeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bourdeau forces McDaniel back against the cage and clinches.
Bourdeau scores with a shot to the side of McDaniel's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniel missing with knees to the body.
McDaniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bourdeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bourdeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourdeau lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Bourdeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan McDaniel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bourdeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDaniel, pushing him back against the cage.
McDaniel looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDaniel.
Bourdeau lands a shot to the body.
Bourdeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.
Bourdeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.
Bourdeau managing to block the knees to the body from McDaniel.
Bourdeau scores with a shot to the side of McDaniel's head.
Bourdeau scores with a shot to the side of McDaniel's head.
Bourdeau swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourdeau lands with a right to the head.
Bourdeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDaniel backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bourdeau.
McDaniel is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDaniel missing with knees to the body.
Andrew Bourdeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bourdeau lands a body punch.
Bourdeau scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Bourdeau on the inside.
Bourdeau digs a right hand into McDaniel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDaniel's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Bourdeau.
Bourdeau gets through McDaniel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDaniel trying to control the position but instead, Bourdeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDaniel into the cage.
McDaniel wants a takedown.
Bourdeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bourdeau lands with a light punch inside.
Bourdeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bourdeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bourdeau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bourdeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bourdeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bourdeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bourdeau cracks McDaniel with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau digs a right hand into McDaniel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDaniel's gas tank.
Bourdeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniel can do to turn this around?
Bourdeau is leaning against McDaniel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bourdeau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bourdeau.
Nice body punch from Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bourdeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDaniels head.
McDaniel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bourdeau avoids it.
Bourdeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDaniels head.
Bourdeau lands a body shot.
Bourdeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bourdeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bourdeau presses McDaniel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Bourdeau on the inside.
Bourdeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDaniel blocking some punches.
McDaniel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourdeau is defending well for now.
McDaniel lands an elbow inside that Bourdeau shrugs off.

McDaniel gets control of Bourdeau's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDaniel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDaniel 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau stopping the sweep attempt from McDaniel.

McDaniel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bourdeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McDaniel is tightening it up a little... Bourdeau has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bourdeau reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bourdeau taps out! nice BJJ there by McDaniel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan McDaniel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Jax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to BJ Becks's chin.

Jax
vs
Becks

180 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Amber Swan CBK
Amber Swan CBK

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Becks!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jax slips under a jab from Becks.
Becks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Becks has managed to clinch.
Becks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Becks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jax looking to slow down the pace here.
Becks wants to get back to striking at distance but Jax won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Jax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beckss head.
Becks is trying to break the clinch but Jax has him pressed against the cage.
Becks misses with the head strike.
Becks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jax.
Becks working hard to break the clinch.
Jax taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Becks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jax drops Becks with a big left hand! Becks is injured, injured bad! Jax jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Jax!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Tres Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tres Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the name of - Rage Against the Machine. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tres Santos
vs
Archangel

193 cm
24
277 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
277 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senior Tres Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Archangel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tres Santos misses with a straight right.
Archangel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tres Santos pinned against the cage. Tres Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tres Santos throws out a leg kick but Archangel moves out of range and Tres Santos only half commits.
Archangel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tres Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Archangel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archangel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tres Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tres Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tres Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archangel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archangel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tres Santos as he jumps to the side.
Senior Tres Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.

Archangel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tres Santos's half guard.
Tres Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archangel is working away from the top position though.
Archangel scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Archangel stands up from half guard.

Archangel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tres Santos is pulling down on Archangel's head to control his posture.
Archangel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tres Santos 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.
Archangel thows a big elbow that misses.
Archangel stopping the sweep attempt from Tres Santos.

Archangel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tres Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archangel has Tres Santos in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos wants to stand but Archangel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tres Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
Archangel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tres Santos is one step ahead there.
Tres Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archangel's guard.
Tres Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tres Santos passes Archangel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archangel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archangel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tres Santos's guard.

Archangel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tres Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tres Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tres Santos!
Archangel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Archangel is looking for a sweep.
Tres Santos cracks Archangel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tres Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tres Santos trying to control the action but Archangel is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archangel tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tres Santos working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archangel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Archangel gets back to half guard.
Tres Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Archangel is trying to maintain the position but Tres Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tres Santos working Archangel over with strikes.
Archangel wants to improve his position but Tres Santos is controlling well.

Tres Santos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Senior Tres Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Archangel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tres Santos defends it nicely.
Tres Santos lands a body shot.
Archangel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Tres Santos clinches.
Tres Santos stalls.
Archangel goes for a takedown attempt but Tres Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tres Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archangel.
Senior Tres Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Tres Santos throws a shot from downtown. Archangel moves away and avoids it.
Archangel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tres Santos defends it nicely.
Archangel punishes Tres Santos's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos tries to clinch but Archangel moves out of range.
Tres Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archangel.

Tres Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tres Santos leaning against his opponent.
Archangel fails to pull guard.

Archangel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tres Santos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tres Santos trying to control but not successfully.
Tres Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Archangel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tres Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tres Santos and Archangel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Archangel is breathing heavily.
Archangel is trying to ground and pound but Tres Santos uses the momentary lack of control by Archangel to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Archangel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tres Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archangel.
Tres Santos wants to control but Archangel is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archangel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tres Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Archangel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Archangel!