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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ward Rand (ranked 23023 p4p, 813 weight class) and Shinsuke Nakamura (ranked 24542 p4p, 792 weight class). Nakamura has chosen Rising Sun as his entrance music. Shinsuke Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rand
vs
Nakamura

186 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

188 cm
26
229 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ward Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rand circles away.
Rand lands a jab-cross combination.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Rand darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rand wants to break free but Nakamura has control.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage.

Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.

Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rand tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rand with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nakamura counters with a crisp one two that drops Rand! Nakamura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rand to his feet! Rand is in big trouble!

Rand is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to slow Rand down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Nakamura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Rand's head.
Rand tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamura prevents Rand from improving his position.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rand throws Nakamura to one side and escapes!
Rand shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Rand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rand stuffs the takedown.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.
Rand looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rand misses with a body kick.
Nakamura dives in for a single leg takedown but Rand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura shoots in but Rand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Nakamura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rand is on him like a limpet, forcing Nakamura back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Rand tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rand throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rand!
Rand seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakamura dominates the positioning.
Shinsuke Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nakamura decides to stand back up. Nakamura steps back and let's Rand get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Rand's belly button to the back.
Rand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!

Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura stands up and beckons Rand to join him on the feet.

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rand scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakamura manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura working for a guillotine from mount but Rand is in no mood to give up.

Nakamura stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

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

Rand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nakamura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rand is defending well.

Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Rand shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Rand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rand doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Rand with a poor takedown
and Rand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Nakamura pulls Rand into guard.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nakamura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rand trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand takes a knee to the side of the body.

Nakamura manages to break the clinch.

Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Rand's guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand is wriggling around but Nakamura manages to pass to half guard.

Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Rand won't allow it.
Nakamura passes to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakamura takes a little break here. Rand wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nakamura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rand some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura controls the position.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Nakamura stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinsuke Nakamura!
Our winner, Shinsuke Nakamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Hansen (ranked 6068 p4p, 688 weight class) and Denis Ortiz (ranked 23761 p4p, 849 weight class). Alan Hansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hansen
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Hansen!
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, Denis Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen lands with an overhand left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hansen pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansen pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hansen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hansen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alan Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Ortiz gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz looks winded!
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands with a left to the head.
Hansen is struggling to control the position.
Hansen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hansen digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hansen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hansen stalling.
Ortiz tries to stall but Hansen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Hansen blocking some punches.
Ortiz is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz taking a breather.
Hansen lands a right hand.
Hansen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hansen lands a left hand.
Hansen is working Ortiz over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
Hansen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Hansen has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hansen - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen slowing the pace effectively.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hansen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hansen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansen stalling.
Hansen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hansen is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Hansen.
Ortiz tries to move into range but Hansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hansen scores with a punch to the head.

Ortiz darts in and clinches Hansen up against the cage.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Hansen stalling against the cage.
Hansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen has Ortiz pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hansen presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz feints the counter takedown.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Hansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Hansen drives through with a takedown into Ortiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Hansen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansen manages to get himself to full guard.

Hansen wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ortiz stands up and waves to Hansen to follow him.

Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz slows down the pace here.
Hansen prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hansen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hansen taking a breather.
A short right from Hansen.

Ortiz pulls Hansen into guard.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hansen wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortiz pulls Hansen in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen dips to his left and cracks Ortiz with an uppercut!
Hansen lands an overhand right.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Hansen scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Hansen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Hansen scores with a hook to the body.
Hansen gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
Ortiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hansen after a bit of a struggle.
Alan Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands a body punch.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hansen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Alan Hansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hansen has Ortiz pressed against the cage.
Hansen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Hansen - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.

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

Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hansen to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz tries to break free but Hansen pushes him back against the cage.
Hansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Hansen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Hansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Hansen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz wants to break free but Hansen has control.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hansen.
Alan Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen avoiding damage.
Hansen lands a body punch.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denis Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Hansen!
Alan Hansen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Gori (ranked 25565 p4p, 791 weight class) and Kevin Murphy (ranked 5965 p4p, 602 weight class). Vlad Gori has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gori
vs
Murphy

180 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Gori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Murphy !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gori just misses with a punch to the body.
Gori definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gori misses with a low kick.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Gori clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gori sprawls well. Gori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Gori swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Gori.
Gori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Gori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gori connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy .
Gori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gori misses with a body shot.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Gori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gori continues to drive forward.
Vlad Gori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Gori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy .
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Gori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy works Gori's body with a nice hook.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gori pinned against the cage. Gori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gori lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy tries to land a body kick
letting Gori counter with a right hand.
Gori misses with a wild body shot.
Gori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy 's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Gori throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gori scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Gori.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gori throws a big shot that misses.
Gori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Kevin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gori misses with an uppercut.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Gori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Gori pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Gori is trying to break free.
Gori tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Gori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gori tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.

Murphy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Gori avoids it well.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.

Gori clinches.

Murphy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

Gori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Gori 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.

Gori checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Gori tests Murphy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vlad Gori is winning the standup battle so far.
Gori connects with a crisp jab.
Gori dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Gori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Murphy clinches.
Gori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.

Murphy breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gori is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Gori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy prevents Gori from breaking the clinch.

Murphy breaks the clinch.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gori wants it to stay on the feet.
Gori throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.

Murphy drives through and clinches with Gori against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeps control of Gori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy is looking to control Gori's arms but Gori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Gori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gori's elbow.
Murphy is working Gori over against the cage.
Gori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gori has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Gori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy prevents Gori from breaking the clinch.

Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gori's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Gori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gori finds it's target.
Murphy looks to clinch
and Gori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gori lands an overhand right.
Gori avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Gori misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy . Gori does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gori is looking to clinch.
Gori throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy 's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Gori connects with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Gori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vlad Gori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Gori's corner calls for a 1-2. Gori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.

Murphy pushes Gori up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gori pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Murphy breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Gori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Gori has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gori's efforts to push away.

Murphy has Gori pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gori tumbling to the mat - Murphy dives into Gori's guard.

Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Gori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Gori gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Gori scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and Gori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Gori lands with a shot to the body.
Gori lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Gori digs a good body shot into Murphy 's ribs.
Gori moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy . Those never looked like landing.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Gori moved out of range.
Gori throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Gori circles away easily
and Gori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vlad Gori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Gori throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gori misses the shot to the body.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Gori.
Gori moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Gori misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Gori cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gori's waist but Gori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Gori looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gori tests Murphy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gori throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Gori only half commits.
Gori stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy . Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Gori avoids it well.
Gori lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gori connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Gori jabs at Murphy 's body.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body
and Gori counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Gori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Gori avoids nicely.

Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Gori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gori is in trouble now - Murphy has advanced to mount!
Gori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gori tries to get out of the position.

Murphy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gori sprawls well. Gori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad Gori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gori lands a lovely overhand right.
Kevin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Gori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gori, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Gori!
A relieved looking Vlad Gori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Killer (ranked 24670 p4p, 928 weight class) and Lorenzo Punzo (ranked 5188 p4p, 615 weight class). The Killer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Killer
vs
Punzo

225 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 20 - 0

179 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Punzo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Punzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Punzo scoring with strikes.
Punzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Punzo scores with a couple of short elbows.

Killer is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punzo lands a strong strike to the head of Killer. That's dazed him! Punzo looking to finish here. Killer is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Punzo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Punzo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen King (ranked 5166 p4p, 549 weight class) and Brook Harris (ranked 7340 p4p, 670 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Taxi Cab. Brook Harris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

King
vs
Harris

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen King!
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, Brook Harris !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Stephen King has been cut.

Harris clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris lands a left hand.

Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from King.

Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris throws a nice head kick!
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King misses with a double jab.

Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Harris controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused King some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Harris decides to stand up, so the ref orders King to his feet.
Harris throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.

Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.

Harris manages to break the clinch.

Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Harris stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stephen King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working some strikes from top position.

Harris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.

Harris clinches with his opponent.

Harris 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris . Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris lands a head kick!
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.

Harris has King up against the cage in a clinch.

King jumps guard.
Harris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Harris prevents King from getting back to his feet.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brook Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen King's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Harris gets a clinch.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris passes into half guard.
Harris slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Harris working the head and body with strikes.

Harris is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harris with good strikes from the mount here!
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
Harris lands with some strikes.
Harris lands a nice shot to the head.
Brook Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Harris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harris lands a nice shot to the head.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Harris lands a heavy elbow.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.

King is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris with good strikes from the mount here!
Harris controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working King over with strikes here.
King is trying to stand up.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harris with the ground and pound from mount.
Harris lands a nice shot to the head.
Harris connects with a bit shot that sees King covering up! More strikes from Harris and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Harris is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brook Harris !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ross (ranked 5452 p4p, 560 weight class) and Hades Anderson (ranked 3647 p4p, 416 weight class). Hades Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ross
vs
Anderson

180 cm
24
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hades Anderson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Ross's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Anderson is putting a hurting on Ross here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ross is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anderson is controlling him well.
Ross on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Ross is rocked!
Ross wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Ross! Anderson senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Ross out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hades Anderson!
Hades Anderson is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Hades Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hudson (ranked 3422 p4p, 319 weight class) and Theodore Montgomery (ranked 5477 p4p, 472 weight class). Theodore Montgomery has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeff Hudson's chin.

Hudson
vs
Montgomery

183 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

182 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hudson shoots in and bounces Montgomery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery.
Hudson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery is trying to keep Hudson in close.

Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson is working Montgomery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hudson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Hudson stands up over Montgomery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hudson won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Hudson postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hudson trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery controls Hudson momentarily but Hudson frees himself.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hudson shoots in looking for a takedown but Montgomery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hudson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hudson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montgomery scores with a nice strike.
Theodore Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hudson throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Hudson feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery cracks Hudson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Hudson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montgomery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.

Hudson 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.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Hudson advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now.
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 Jeff Hudson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Hudson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hudson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hudson walks into a straight right hand from Montgomery.
Hudson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hudson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hudson showed some decent athleticism there.
Hudson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Montgomery!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hudson has hold of Montgomery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Montgomery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Montgomery is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jeff Hudson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery has given up his back here. Will Hudson look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Hudson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montgomery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montgomery for a finish.
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Hudson gets his hands free.
Montgomery felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Hudson 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, Montgomery has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Montgomery tries to break free.
Hudson trying to control.

Montgomery fending off the submission attempt from Hudson.
Hudson is trying to stick to Montgomery's back but Montgomery is turning into Hudson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hudson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Montgomery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.

Montgomery has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hudson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Montgomery is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hudson pulls down on the head and he's put Montgomery to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Hudson!
After the fight, Jeff Hudson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.