G.I. MMA - 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Oliveira
vs
Moore

188 cm
20
206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
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, Aaron Moore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.
A big right from Moore misses.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
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!

Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore looks gassed!
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Aaron Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore with a nice cross.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Oliveira scores with a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira 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.

Moore pushes Oliveira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Moore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Moore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore which made him look bad.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Aaron Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.

Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Moore.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Moore throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.

Oliveira feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira is pushing down on Moore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moore is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.

Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.

Oliveira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Oliveira throws and elbow that misses. Moore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Moore!

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

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moore is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira wants to hit a switch here but Moore passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oliveira there!

Moore gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moore looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Moore cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Aaron Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Moore.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Oliveira shoots in.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moore pinned against the cage. Moore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Moore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Moore with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore 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 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Moore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alain pinanonang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pinanonang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. adios kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! alain pinanonang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Filipovic
vs
pinanonang

188 cm
21
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, alain pinanonang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
pinanonang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
pinanonang avoids a punch combination nicely.
pinanonang fails with the takedown.
pinanonang looks gassed!
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from pinanonang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of alain pinanonang.
Decent striking displayed by Filipovic there.
Filipovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as pinanonang backs up against the cage.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but pinanonang circles away quickly and effectively.
pinanonang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from pinanonang.
Filipovic connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filipovic.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
pinanonang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
pinanonang dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic lands with a right hand.
alain pinanonang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pinanonang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
pinanonang tries for a takedown but Filipovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by pinanonang or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
pinanonang is trying desperately to land a takedown but Filipovic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for pinanonang.
pinanonang avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
pinanonang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown.
pinanonang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipovic lands a really nice looking cross but pinanonang seems unphased.
pinanonang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a hook.
pinanonang has a takedown stuffed.
pinanonang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Filipovic.
pinanonang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from pinanonang is defended easily by Filipovic.
Filipovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Filipovic duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
pinanonang throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a head kick but pinanonang moves out of range.

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.
pinanonang shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed pinanonang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

pinanonang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. pinanonang showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic is looking to escape.
pinanonang wants to free his trapped foot but Filipovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
pinanonang trying to control from half guard but Filipovic is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic is trying to control but can't.
Filipovic tries to get to full guard but pinanonang has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

pinanonang fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filipovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck pinanonang on the side of the head.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic with a jab.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic misses with a straight left.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

pinanonang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Filipovic is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
pinanonang trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic can't do much from the bottom here.

pinanonang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Filipovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. pinanonang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Filipovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! pinanonang lets go of the hold and Filipovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). alain pinanonang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andres
vs
Jackson

200 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

196 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andres clinches up against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andres has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Andres won't allow it.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Andres lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.

It looks like Hunter Jackson has been cut.
Andres has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Andres jumps guard.
Andres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andres wants to sweep but no luck.

Andres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Andres has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Andres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Andres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andres cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andres throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Andres trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andres defends it easily.
Andres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andres postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Andres trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Andres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andres misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andres stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Andres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Andres lands a high kick!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Andres counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andres throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andres throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Andres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Andres feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Andres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Andres is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jackson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andres is looking to defend but Jackson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andres! Jackson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andres taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hunter Jackson!

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 Cesar James Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

James Ardonia
vs
Fields

194 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar James Ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ardonia crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bronson Fields!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Eralesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eralesson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eralesson
vs
Flair

186 cm
21
191 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

150 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Eralesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Flair!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eralesson swings for the body but Flair moves out of range.

Flair feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Eralesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flair defends it easily.
Eralesson trying to keep a closed guard but Flair is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eralesson wants to get back to his feet but Flair is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eralesson is looking to stand up but Flair isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eralesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Eralesson, not yet.
Eralesson is breathing heavily.

Flair drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flair jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eralesson wants to sweep here but Flair controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flair stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eralesson.

That's two 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.
Flair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eralesson but Eralesson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flair fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Eralesson as Flair shoots in.
Niklas Eralesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Flair.
Eralesson throws a solid leg kick but Flair takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eralesson.

Flair shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eralesson is trying to defend but Flair finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eralesson is defending against the submission attempts here by Flair.
Eralesson is trying to stand.

That's four 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.

Flair is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eralesson defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eralesson moves into full guard.
Eralesson wants to sweep here but Flair controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eralesson wants to get back to his feet but Flair is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Flair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Flair takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eralesson misses with a wild combination.
Flair fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eralesson looks to land a combination but Flair avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eralesson swivels and escapes.
Flair has a takedown stuffed.
Niklas Eralesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Flair.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eralesson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eralesson, as that shot connected.
Eralesson feints and then cracks Flair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flair down.

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.
Eralesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flair. Flair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eralesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eralesson throws a series of punches but Flair moves out of range.

Eralesson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flair napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flair can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flair on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Eralesson tries to score with some ground and pound. Flair controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eralesson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flair to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flair is defended easily by Eralesson.
Flair shoots and misses
and Eralesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eralesson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Niklas Eralesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flair misses with a takedown attempt
and Eralesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eralesson lands with a kick to the temple. Flair shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four 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.
Eralesson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Eralesson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Flair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eralesson sees it coming and defends easily.
Eralesson is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklas Eralesson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Eralesson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Flair counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eralesson's guard now.
Eralesson working a defensive guard but Flair passes into half guard.

Flair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eralesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flair.
Eralesson tries to kick Flair off but Flair keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eralesson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eralesson gets full guard.

Flair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eralesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flair has managed to get both his arms back between Eralesson's legs - danger averted.

Flair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eralesson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eralesson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eralesson tries to stand but Flair is controlling from the bottom.
Eralesson forces his way into half guard.
Eralesson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flair wants to control but Eralesson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eralesson is trying to control. Flair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eralesson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Flair.

Flair with the active half guard here but Eralesson passes nicely into side control.
Eralesson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four 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.
Flair taking punishment in the form of punches.
Flair is trying to improve his position.

Eralesson decides to stand back up. Eralesson steps back and let's Flair get back to his feet.
Flair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eralesson is fending him off so far but Flair persists. Nope, Eralesson circles away and we're back to standing.
Eralesson has his takedown stuffed

and Flair counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eralesson!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flair has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Flair!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Mendel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendel comes to the cage accompanied by Lambada. Leone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gregor Mendel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Leone's chin.

Mendel
vs
Leone

186 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
176 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Mendel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Leone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendel swats away the attempt to clinch by Leone.

Mendel gets a takedown into half guard.

Mendel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leone.
Leone wants to stand but Mendel is controlling the position.

Leone wriggles free and stands up.
Leone fails with an attempt to clinch.

Leone drives through and clinches with Mendel against the cage.

Leone pulls guard successfully.
Mendel slips nicely into half guard.

Mendel is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendel is looking for a kimura but Leone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendel to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mendel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendel.
Leone trying to control here.
Leone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Leone actively working from the bottom here.
Leone looks gassed!
Mendel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leone!

Mendel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Mendel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leone is surviving well by controlling Mendel's body position as best he can.

Mendel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leone!
Leone trying to control but Mendel is working from the bottom.
Leone wants to pass the guard but Mendel is keeping the position.
Leone trying to control but Mendel is working from the bottom.

Mendel looking for a guillotine here but Leone defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leone stands up from Mendel's guard - Leone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Frank Leone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leone fails to land with a series of punches.
Leone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mendel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendel.
Leone missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendel as Leone tries to tie him up.
Mendel wants a takedown but no success 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.
Leone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mendel tries to score a body lock takedown but Leone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leone lands a shot to the body.
Leone scores with a knee to the head.
Mendel is working for takedown but Leone is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Mendel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Leone breaks the clinch.
Leone misses with a takedown

and Mendel moves into the clinch.
Mendel can't get the takedown.
Leone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Leone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leone digs a right hand underneath Mendel's ribcage. Mendel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Mendel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mendel swats away the attempt to clinch by Leone.
Leone moves in looking to clinch but Mendel pushes him off.
Mendel closes the distance but Leone moves to the side

and Leone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Mendel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mendel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leone with a nice head shot there.
Leone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leone pushes down on Mendel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendel trying to hold on to Leone's head to control him but Leone postures up.
Leone passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leone cracks Mendel with a big right hand but Mendel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Leone decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Leone moves into the clinch.

Leone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mendel with that takedown attempt.
Mendel swats away the attempt to clinch by Leone.
Mendel wants to clinch up but Leone keeps it at a distance.
Leone clinches but Mendel breaks the clinch

and Mendel counters with a shoot takedown. Leone fights it but they end up in guard.
Leone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mendel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leone is on top in guard.
Leone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendel is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mendel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leone doesn't defend quickly enough and Mendel has managed to lock this one up! Can Leone escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mendel on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregor Mendel!
Gregor Mendel is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christipher Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keembo Sluce (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.

Armstrong
vs
Sluce

185 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

FNF Energy - (Buy 1 155, Get one Free!)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christipher Armstrong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sluce shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.

Sluce closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Sluce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Sluce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sluce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sluce is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christipher Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keembo Sluce.
Armstrong stops a takedown attempt from Sluce.
Armstrong tries to break free but Sluce pushes him back against the cage.
Sluce goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Sluce with that takedown attempt.
Sluce takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sluce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluce fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Armstrong misses.

Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Sluce to work.
Armstrong tries to break free but Sluce pushes him back against the cage.
Sluce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sluce avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Sluce moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sluce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sluce avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Sluce closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Sluce pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sluce blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sluce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Armstrong defends it nicely.
Sluce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sluce.
Keembo Sluce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong scores with a nice right hand.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Sluce knows he should have avoided that one.
Armstrong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Armstrong duly obliges.
Sluce fails with a takedown attempt.
Sluce fails to land the takedown.

Sluce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sluce lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Sluce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Sluce has control of the leg.

Sluce is trying for a kimura here. Armstrong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sluce wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keembo Sluce!
Keembo Sluce is the new heavyweight champion!