CTS 20 A Bloke I Know PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ray Fresh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fresh
vs
Watson

165 cm
24
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Watson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fresh with a body shot.
Fresh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fresh misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fresh.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fresh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fresh forces Watson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fresh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fresh is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fresh pulls his head out easily.

Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fresh pulls his head out easily.
Watson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Watson trying to control but Fresh postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fresh throwing strikes from guard but Watson blocks nicely.

Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fresh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watson is pulling down on Fresh's head. It's preventing any offense from Fresh, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fresh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fresh throwing strikes but missing.
Fresh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fresh wants to stand but Watson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully.
Watson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fresh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.

Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fresh is one step ahead there.

Watson working for a triangle but Fresh defends it easily.
Fresh wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fresh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fresh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fresh wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson feints a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fresh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watson feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fresh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fresh misses the shot to the body.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Fresh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Watson sneaks out the side door and pushes Fresh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fresh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Fresh tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fresh backing away here, and Watson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fresh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fresh tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Fresh goes for a double leg but Watson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watson continues to drive forward.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Fresh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Watson is holding on to half guard well.
Watson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Fresh is sitting in close to Watson's body. Watson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fresh is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fresh is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Watson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Watson!
Ray Fresh spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool...fuck you, I'm out!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vhin Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Company. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Payne
vs
Yama

174 cm
21
187 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vhin Yama!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne leaves Yama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payne. Yama shrugs it off though.
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yama throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Yama ducks right into an uppercut from Payne.

Yama is rocked!
Payne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Payne.
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!
Payne connects with the punch.
Yama is still on wobbly legs! Can Payne finish him?
Payne wobbles Yama with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Payne dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Yama to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Payne!
After winning the bout, Max Payne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbo Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Audi
vs
Avila

170 cm
30
150 lbs
2 - 10 - 1

179 cm
27
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 2 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robbo Audi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gio Avila!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Audi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Avila on his heels. He'll look to pass Avila's guard now, I'm sure.
Avila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Avila has his foot on Audi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Audi works his way back into a safe position though.

Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Avila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Avila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Audi defends it easily.
Audi won't allow Avila to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila is still trying to improve position.

Avila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Audi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avila is on top in guard.

Avila stopping the sweep attempt from Audi.

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

Avila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Audi stays in close to Avila's body and controls the position.
Avila looking for a sweep. Not yet Avila, not yet.

Avila looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Audi passes into half guard.
Audi is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Audi scoring with some ground and pound.

Avila working for a triangle but Audi defends it easily.
Audi tries to stand but Avila is controlling from the bottom.
Avila keeping full guard, as Audi tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Audi defends it easily.

Avila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Audi is aware though and is defending well.
Audi stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.
Avila has a closed guard, preventing Audi from standing up.

Audi stands up from Avila's guard - Audi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Avila moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Audi, right into the meat.
Audi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila blocks a low kick nicely.
Avila throws a counter combo.
Gio Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Audi. Avila shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Audi shoots in.
Avila is looking for the big counter here.
Audi lands a leg kick that knocks Avila off balance momentarily.
Audi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Audi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avila.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Audi has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Audi scores with a nice body kick.
Audi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Audi tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avila throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbo Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Audi throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Audi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robbo Audi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Audi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Avila is able to avoid easily.
Robbo Audi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Avila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Audi. Audi obviously looking to wear him down.
Audi throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Audi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robbo Audi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Audi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Audi moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.
Avila blocks a head kick by Audi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi fails with the takedown.
Avila throws a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Audi, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avila. That did some damage!
Audi throws a leg kick but Avila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Audi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avila unleashes a big counter combination but Audi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Audi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
Avila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Audi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avila unleashes a big counter combination but Audi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbo Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Audi.
Audi throws a body kick that misses.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Audi with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a three punch combo that has Audi backing up. Audi nods at Avila to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audi throws a head kick that misses
and Avila counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Audi.
Audi thows a leg kick but Avila checks it
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Audi fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a one-two to the body.

Audi is rocked!
Audi misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avila throws a counter combo.
Oh Audi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Audi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avila counters with a right hand from hell and Audi is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gio Avila!
An out of breath Gio Avila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between CJ Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Jermaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stone
vs
Jermaine

183 cm
27
135 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

173 cm
28
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Jermaine!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jermaine shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Jermaine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Jermaine as Stone shoots in.
Stone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jermaine counters by clinching up.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Jermaine is controlling the position.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jermaine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jermaine has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone keeps control of Jermaine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone is trying to stall.
Stone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jermaine prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Jermaine - that landed with a thud.
Stone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jermaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone throws a combination that misses

and Jermaine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
Jermaine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Jermaine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Jermaine is staying tight to Stone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jermaine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jermaine swings around for an armbar but Stone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jermaine's guard.
Jermaine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jermaine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stone controls Jermaine momentarily but Jermaine frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.
Jermaine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone is looking to stand up but Jermaine isn't so interested in that idea.
Stone is trying to keep Jermaine in close.
Jermaine throws a big elbow that misses.
Jermaine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stone tries for a takedown but Jermaine circles away easily

and Jermaine counters by clinching up.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jermaine keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jermaine jumps guard.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Jermaine is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jermaine has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.

Jermaine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stone defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Jermaine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jermaine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stone's half guard.

Jermaine stands up and beckons Stone to join him on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jermaine as Stone shoots in.

Jermaine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jermaine gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jermaine wants the takedown. Stone is fighting it off but Jermaine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stone's guard against the cage.

Stone is working an open guard so Jermaine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jermaine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jermaine counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermaine throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Jermaine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jermaine trying to move into half guard but instead Stone has managed to sweep!

Jermaine keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to stand but Jermaine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jermaine is pulling down on Stone's head. It's preventing any offense from Stone, at least for the moment.
Stone wants to control from the top but Jermaine keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Jermaine trying to control the position here.
Stone stands up over Jermaine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermaine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stone being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jermaine tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone attempts a counter takedown but Jermaine avoids it well and moves away.

Jermaine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Jermaine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jermaine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stone controls Jermaine momentarily but Jermaine frees himself.
Jermaine looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone looking to control.
Stone working a defensive guard but Jermaine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jermaine taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jermaine misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Jermaine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jermaine moves into the clinch.

Jermaine has hold of one of Stone's legs. Stone is fighting the takedown attempt but Jermaine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Jermaine is proving a slippery customer.

Jermaine gets to his feet. Stone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Jermaine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stone quickly recovers to half guard.
Stone keeping hold of Jermaine's head, controlling as best he can.

Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Jermaine not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermaine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Jermaine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Jermaine eventually gives up the hold.
Nico Jermaine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jermaine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jermaine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stone trying to hold on to Jermaine's head to control him but Jermaine postures up.
Stone wants to improve his position but Jermaine is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jermaine content to control rather than advance.

Jermaine decides to return to a standing position.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone looks to clinch
and Jermaine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to clinch

and Jermaine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard.
Stone is looking to stand back up but Jermaine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jermaine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Jermaine is very close to passing his half guard.

Jermaine is looking for submissions but instead, Stone has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jermaine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jermaine has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Jermaine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jermaine 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Jermaine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nico Jermaine waved his t-shirt featuring BlackStar Athletics 's logo in front of the cameras.

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RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Sarkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by The Phantoms - Into the Darkness. Sarkic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zeds Dead & Oliver Heldens - You Know. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McCall
vs
Sarkic

165 cm
22
133 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

183 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

GREEN!160

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Sarkic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Oliver Sarkic has been cut.
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing.

Sarkic is rocked!
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarkic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sarkic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sarkic is still on wobbly legs! Can McCall finish him?
Sarkic drops his hands momentarily. McCall doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sarkic staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sarkic doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian McCall!
Ian McCall made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to thank to all my sponsors! GREEN! 160 and Kemits, without them, we don't a fuc**** Irishman battle at NY! '.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's entrance music is GSP - Not Impressed. A fine choice. 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.

Palmer
vs
Channings

175 cm
31
170 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

184 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Channings!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings scores with a one two! Palmer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Channings was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Channings moves away from the strike by Palmer.
Channings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
Channings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palmer throws a jab when Channings was well out of range.

Channings bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Palmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Channings wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Channings in side control, throwing shots but Palmer defends.
Channings throws an elbow but Palmer slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer tries to improve position but can't.
Palmer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Channings off and has taken his back!
Channings is in bad spot here.
Channings wants to control his opponent's hands but Palmer gets his hands free.
Channings is trying to stand back up.
Palmer keeps control of the position as Channings tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palmer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Channings is defending well though. Palmer let's go of the attempt for now.

Palmer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Channings has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Channings wants to control his opponent's hands but Palmer gets his hands free.

Palmer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Palmer has the hooks in. Channings is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Channings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palmer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Palmer not doing much here.
Palmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Channings knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Channings is looking to control Palmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Channings avoid being mounted?
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Channings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Channings is trying to stand.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer not doing much here.
Channings has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Channings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer.
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Channings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Channings trying to control here.

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.
Palmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Channings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Channings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmer's back!
Channings misses with an elbow to the head.
Palmer covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Palmer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Channings.
Palmer is really stuck here.
Channings scores with punches from the back.

Channings tightening his grip on Palmer, looking for the choke.

Channings is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Palmer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Palmer for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Channings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Channings sprawls well. Channings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Channings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palmer backs up against the cage.
Channings cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palmer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clayton Channings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Channings is fending him off so far but Palmer persists. Nope, Channings circles away and we're back to standing.
Channings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Channings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmer.
Channings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Channings lands.
Channings with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings fails to land with a series of punches.
Channings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palmer tests Channings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Channings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Channings.
Palmer moves out of range as Channings strikes.
Channings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmer to score with a decent uppercut.
Channings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Channings's hands.

Palmer has Channings up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Channings wants to take the fight to the mat but Palmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Channings tries to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling the position.
Channings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Channings struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Palmer.

Channings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Channings scores with a four punch combination!
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Channings.
A telegraphed right hand from Channings misses the target.
Palmer attempts a counter takedown but Channings avoids it well and moves away.
Palmer swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a hook
and Channings counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
Channings misses with a combination

and Palmer counters with a takedown into side control.

Palmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Channings is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings tries to buck Palmer off but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Channings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Channings sneaks back into half guard.
Channings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palmer advances to half guard.
Palmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Channings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santiago Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palmer is thwarting Channings's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings looks like he's trying to stand up.
Channings is looking to improve his position.
Channings regains full guard. Nicely done.

Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Channings working a defensive guard here.
Channings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmer's guard.

Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Channings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Palmer attempts a counter takedown but Channings avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Channings.
Palmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Channings.
Palmer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Channings doesn't seem bothered though.
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Channings.
Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Channings - just one landing.
Palmer missing with a left hand there. Channings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Palmer moves into the clinch.
A short right from Channings.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmer.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Channings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings effectively controlling the action here.
Channings throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer.
Channings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Palmer smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Channings.
Channings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Channings looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
A big right from Palmer misses.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Channings.
Channings throws a body shot but no joy.
Channings misses with a double jab

and Palmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Channings's guard.
Palmer passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control from Channings's half guard. Channings has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Channings tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.

Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Palmer prevents Channings from improving his position.
Palmer moves into full mount! Channings won't be happy about that!
Palmer avoids the attempt from Channings to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palmer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Palmer!
Post fight, Santiago Palmer took to the microphone: 'The losing streak is over! Fuck yeah! Thanks Boston for the fight again. You are always my good opponent.'.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stelio Kontos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kontos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Unlimited - No Limit. Orwell has chosen Nuclear as his entrance music. Stelio Kontos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Owen Orwell's chin.

Kontos
vs
Orwell

197 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

186 cm
32
209 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Spartan Nutrition

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stelio Kontos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Orwell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontos leaves Orwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kontos sizes up Orwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Owen Orwell has been cut.
Orwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kontos as he avoids it easily.
Kontos is looking to counter the offense by Orwell and move into the clinch.
Orwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Stelio Kontos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.
Kontos throws a lazy right hand but Orwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kontos defends it well.
Kontos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kontos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kontos.
Orwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kontos moves into the clinch.
Kontos tries to work over Orwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kontos throws a head punch that misses.
Kontos lands a hook that snaps the head of Orwell backwards.

Kontos breaks from the clinch.
Kontos throws the left hand but Orwell avoids the punch easily.
Kontos throws a hook but Orwell avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontos. Orwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orwell shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Kontos misses.
Orwell moves away from the strike by Kontos.
Orwell shoots for a takedown but Kontos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kontos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orwell.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Kontos, which made it look bad.
As Orwell tries to get set, Kontos tries to push him back and clinch up but Orwell manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orwell instigates a clinch.
Orwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Kontos tries to work over Orwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kontos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kontos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orwells head.
Kontos is leaning against Orwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kontos fails to land.
Orwell prevents a body shot from Kontos.
Kontos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orwell.
Kontos working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orwell backwards.
Kontos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontos digs a right hand into Orwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orwell's gas tank.
Orwell looks winded!
Kontos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Kontos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontos thuds his right hand into Orwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Orwell is rocked!
Kontos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kontos lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Orwell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kontos dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelio Kontos!
Stelio Kontos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zin Foe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Diddler
vs
Foe

200 cm
30
150 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

172 cm
28
150 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diddler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diddler showed some decent athleticism there.
Foe is trying to get back to full guard.

Diddler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foe defends it well.
Diddler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House of Savage. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Foe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diddler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddler throwing shots but Foe is blocking nicely.
Diddler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Diddler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Foe is trying to maintain the position but Diddler is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diddler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diddler.
Diddler is thwarting Foe's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddler working the head and body with strikes.
Diddler wants to free his trapped foot but Foe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diddler slips a nice elbow through Foe's hands, connecting with Foe's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe taking some punishment here, with Diddler in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foe tries to roll over but Diddler keeps him under control.
Foe trying to hold on to Diddler's head to control him but Diddler postures up.
Foe punching from the bottom.
Foe has hold of Diddler's hands but Diddler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diddler 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.
Foe taking some punishment here, with Diddler in his half guard.
Foe is looking for a sweep. Diddler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diddler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diddler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Foe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.

Foe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddler is aware though and is defending well.
Foe has momentary wrist control but Diddler slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddler forces his way into half guard.
Foe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Foe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diddler pulls his head out easily.

Foe throws some strikes from the bottom but Diddler isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Foe is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Diddler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kid Diddler!
Kid Diddler retains his featherweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cauthon
vs
Skinner

188 cm
28
184 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

179 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

Bullet Proof System
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cauthon was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.

Cauthon drives through with a takedown into Skinner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skinner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Skinner wriggles free and stands up.
Skinner lands with a straight right. Cauthon didn't see that one coming.
Matrim Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauthon shoots in looking for a takedown. Skinner tries to sprawl out of it but Cauthon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skinner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cauthon moves out of range as Skinner strikes.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Cauthon ducks down to avoid it.
Cauthon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Cauthon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skinner was covering up waiting for the punch and Cauthon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Skinner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cauthon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skinner circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cauthon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skinner trying to control but Cauthon postures up.
Cauthon prevents Skinner from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner is holding on to half guard well.
Skinner wants to control but Cauthon is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Cauthon seems to be looking for submissions.

Cauthon is looking for a kimura but Skinner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cauthon to get the leverage.
Cauthon is trying to control the action in half guard but Skinner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skinner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cauthon.
Skinner tries to kick Cauthon off but Cauthon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skinner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cauthon moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner gets back to half guard.
Skinner tries to roll over but Cauthon keeps him under control.
Cauthon tries to pass to full mount but Skinner defends it.
Skinner is trying is best to control the position here.
Cauthon working over Skinner with some ground and pound. Skinner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cauthon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skinner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cauthon.
Cauthon working Skinner over with strikes.
Skinner is looking to control Cauthon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?
Skinner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cauthon working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner is trying to maintain the position but Cauthon is very close to passing his half guard.
Cauthon 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.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Cauthon has control of the leg.
Cauthon throwing shots but Skinner is blocking nicely.

Cauthon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skinner sees it coming and defends easily.
Cauthon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner trying to control but Cauthon postures up.
Skinner wants to improve his position but Cauthon is controlling well.
Skinner is controlling Cauthon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Skinner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cauthon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skinner is looking to control Cauthon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?

Cauthon seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cauthon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skinner defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cauthon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Cauthon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Cauthon has control of the leg.
Skinner is looking to escape.
Skinner wants to control but Cauthon is keeping busy.

Cauthon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skinner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matrim Cauthon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cauthon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skinner trying to hold on to Cauthon's head to control him but Cauthon postures up.
Cauthon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skinner has hold of Cauthon's hands but Cauthon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cauthon working Skinner over with strikes.
Skinner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cauthon is working away from the top position though.

Cauthon is working for a kimura but Skinner is defending it quite comfortably.
Skinner manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon stands up over Skinner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skinner wants to sweep here but Cauthon controlling him for the moment.
Cauthon stops Skinner from standing up.
Cauthon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cauthon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cauthon throws a big elbow that misses.
Matrim Cauthon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cauthon stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Skinner is pulling down on Cauthon's head to control his posture.
Cauthon landing with the ground and pound.
Cauthon scoring with some ground and pound.

Skinner is rocked!
Cauthon arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Skinner's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matrim Cauthon!
Matrim Cauthon is the new welterweight champion!
Matrim Cauthon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.