NJMMA #23: Embalmer v Gavira PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Half Life (ranked 7092 p4p, 493 weight class) and Kari Parisyen (ranked 8407 p4p, 541 weight class). The key to victory for Half Life has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Life
vs
Parisyen

173 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Half Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life catches Parisyen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parisyen tries a head kick but it misses.
Life lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parisyen's sensitive parts.
Parisyen walks into a left hand.
Life keeps the fight on the outside.

Parisyen rushes Life and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Life lands a nice shot to the body.
Life gets through Parisyen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Life lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Life lands an uppercut.
Life lands a right hand.
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!
Life is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parisyen is keeping busy.
Parisyen digs a right hand into Life's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Life's gas tank.
Parisyen tries to throw a body punch but Life avoids it by throwing Parisyen back against the cage.
A short left from Life.

Parisyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Life scores with a jab to the head.
Life slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Life lands with a cross.

Parisyen is rocked!
and Life counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Parisyen! He's just covering up as Life starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Half Life!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Jackson (ranked 5185 p4p, 541 weight class) and Oliver Kohler (ranked 3854 p4p, 424 weight class). Kohler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Headcases - AaaAAAaa!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Kohler

191 cm
19
266 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
19
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

424 Co.

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 Los Angeles, Zack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Kohler!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kohler ducks straight into an uppercut from Jackson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kohler manages to regain guard straight away.

Kohler is rocked!

It looks like Oliver Kohler has been cut.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kohler is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kohler is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson gets to his feet and stands over Kohler, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kohler felt that one! Jackson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kohler from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Jackson!
Oliver Kohler was interviewed post fight and said 'What the f**k? Why i wasn't teleported here.. Flying is stupid!'.

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C
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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 Jack Anvile (ranked 3364 p4p, 408 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 3886 p4p, 453 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anvile
vs
Menezes

188 cm
19
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Anvile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvile lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anvile definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Anvile.
Anvile dodges the punch combination from Menezes.
Menezes throws an off balance right hand

and Anvile counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anvile.

Anvile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menezes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anvile pinned against the cage. Anvile gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anvile fakes the leg kick and cracks Menezes in the body.
That kick from Anvile tenderised Menezes's leg. Menezes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anvile lands with a shot to the body.
Anvile tries a head kick but it misses.
Anvile's corner calls for a 1-2. Anvile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anvile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anvile throws a body kick that misses.
Menezes goes for a double leg but Anvile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anvile continues to drive forward.

Anvile tries to keep at a distance but Menezes has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Menezes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Menezes is thwarting Anvile's attempts to control the position.
Menezes passes to side control.
Anvile is trying to get back to half guard.
Anvile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Anvile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anvile is looking to improve his position.
Menezes is thwarting Anvile's attempts to control the position.
Menezes works his way into side control.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anvile keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anvile's legs.

Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Anvile is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvile is trying to get back to half guard.

Menezes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Anvile is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arseni Tereshchenko (ranked 3297 p4p, 375 weight class) and Pillow Hands Jr (ranked 3833 p4p, 423 weight class). Pillow Hands Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tereshchenko
vs
Hands Jr

185 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arseni Tereshchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillow Hands Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Arseni Tereshchenko has been cut.

Tereshchenko ducks straight into an uppercut from Hands Jr and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tereshchenko manages to regain guard straight away.

Tereshchenko is rocked!
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
Tereshchenko is pulling down on Hands Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hands Jr, at least for the moment.
Tereshchenko keeping full guard, as Hands Jr tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tereshchenko holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hands Jr tests Tereshchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hands Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands Jr.

Arseni Tereshchenko's cut is getting worse.

Tereshchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hands Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tereshchenko is in Hands Jr's guard.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands Jr trying to control the position.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hands Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tereshchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tereshchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tereshchenko wants to control from the top but Hands Jr keeps moving.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Hands Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tereshchenko manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tereshchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hands Jr wants to control from the top but Tereshchenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hands Jr trying to control but Tereshchenko is working from the bottom.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tereshchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands Jr defends well.
Hands Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tereshchenko is retaining full guard.
Hands Jr passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hands Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tereshchenko is just riding it out for now. Hands Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Tereshchenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pillow Hands Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arseni Tereshchenko's cut.
That's time! Tereshchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tereshchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hands Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hands Jr scores with a body shot.

Tereshchenko tries to sprawl but Hands Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hands Jr wants to control but Tereshchenko is keeping him busy.
Tereshchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tereshchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hands Jr passes Tereshchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hands Jr trying to mount his opponent but Tereshchenko defends it.

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

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.

Hands Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tereshchenko is defending well.
Tereshchenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands Jr wants to take a breather but Tereshchenko is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Tereshchenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hands Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hands Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tereshchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tereshchenko trying to mount his opponent but Hands Jr defends it.
Tereshchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tereshchenko wants to pass the guard but Hands Jr is defending well.

Tereshchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hands Jr is just riding it out for now. Tereshchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Tereshchenko tries to pass to full mount but Hands Jr defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hands Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hands Jr.
Tereshchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands Jr is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tereshchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pillow Hands Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arseni Tereshchenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Hands Jr there.
Tereshchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hands Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tereshchenko with a poor takedown
and Hands Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arseni Tereshchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hands Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tereshchenko tries for a takedown but Hands Jr circles away easily
and Hands Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arseni Tereshchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hands Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tereshchenko's guard.
Hands Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tereshchenko wants to sweep here but Hands Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hands Jr wants to control from the top but Tereshchenko keeps moving.
Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tereshchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tereshchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hands Jr, looking for a takedown. Tereshchenko pushes Hands Jr against the cage but Hands Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tereshchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arseni Tereshchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hands Jr.

Arseni Tereshchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Tereshchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hands Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tereshchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hands Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hands Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Tereshchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tereshchenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hands Jr's head.

Tereshchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tereshchenko is pressing down on Hands Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hands Jr is holding on for now.
Tereshchenko prevents Hands Jr from improving his position.
Tereshchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hands Jr tries to roll over but Tereshchenko keeps him under control.

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.
Hands Jr is looking to control Tereshchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands Jr avoid being mounted?
Hands Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hands Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Tereshchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Tereshchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Hands Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pillow Hands Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hands Jr 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pillow Hands Jr!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 3133 p4p, 104 weight class) and Twisted Fate (ranked 2912 p4p, 91 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real american. Hulk Hogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hogan
vs
Fate

201 cm
25
307 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

218 cm
25
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

Sully's Bar & Grill
Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Twisted Fate!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogan closes the distance and clinches.
Hogan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A frustrated look appears on Hogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fate lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Fate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fate is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fate lands an elbow just above Hogan 's eye.

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

Fate clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Fate lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fate.
Fate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hogan takes an elbow to the temple.

Hulk Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Fate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fate.

Hulk Hogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hogan takes an elbow to the temple.

Jeez, Hulk Hogan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A bit of stalling here from Fate.
Hogan takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hulk Hogan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Twisted Fate!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baghdad Bob (ranked 2708 p4p, 342 weight class) and Luiz Lowe (ranked 3083 p4p, 381 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bob
vs
Lowe

189 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Vikai Gear

RAGS of a RONIN

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baghdad Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.

Bob moves into range and clinches up with Lowe.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
A hook to the body from Lowe.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe takes a shot to the head.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowe.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Lowe.
Bob is trying to maintain a safe position but Lowe gets an underhook and turns Bob into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe presses Bob against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bob looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lowe.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob working aggressively here.
Bob prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Lowe tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Lowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Lowe won't allow it.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lowe - that landed with a thud.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob misses with the head strike.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.

Lowe gets tackled into the cage by Bob. Bob maintains the clinch.
Lowe misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bob or not.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lowe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bob up against the cage.
Lowe pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luiz Lowe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Lowe counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Lowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
A short right from Lowe on the inside.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe digs a right hand into Bob's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bob's gas tank.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.

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

Bob rushes Lowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Lowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Lowe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lowe cracks Bob with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe tries to counter with a clinch but Bob shakes him off and moves away.

Bob rushes Lowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Bob appears to be looking for a big counter.

Bob forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowe.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Bob misses with the head strike.
Luiz Lowe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowe.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.

Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe walks into a jab.
Bob misses with a body shot
and Lowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowe drops Bob with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lowe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Lowe!
A victorious Luiz Lowe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Scharf (ranked 2640 p4p, 258 weight class) and Vincent Vega (ranked 2537 p4p, 249 weight class). Eddy Scharf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Scharf
vs
Vega

170 cm
25
146 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

Urban Fighter
Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Scharf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Vega!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scharf moves into the clinch.
Vega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scharf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Scharf digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vega lands an uppercut.

Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scharf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vega.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Scharf pushes him off.

Scharf moves into range and clinches up with Vega.
Still in the clinch, Scharf scores with a nice short uppercut.

Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scharf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Scharf.

Vega breaks from the clinch.

Vega clinches up against the cage.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Vega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Vega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scharf prevents a body shot from Vega.
Scharf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scharf digs a right hand into Vega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vega's gas tank.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Vega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
A short uppercut from Scharf.
Scharf lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Scharf lands an uppercut.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
Scharf prevents a body shot from Vega.
Scharf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scharf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vega.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scharf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scharf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Scharf.
Scharf struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Scharf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scharf.
Scharf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scharf.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Scharf's head.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf lands a shoulder strike.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
We've been informed that Vega has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scharf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
Scharf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega swings wildly with an uppercut but Scharf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scharf struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Vega stalling against the cage.
Scharf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scharf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Scharf controls his hands.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Scharf controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
Scharf lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scharf scores with a one two! Vega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scharf misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scharf tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
A hook to the body from Scharf.
A left hand lands to the body for Scharf.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scharf lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Scharf.
Scharf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scharf misses with a punch to the body.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scharf lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eddy Scharf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scharf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Vega - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Scharf.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
Scharf is working Vega over against the cage.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Scharf.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Scharf blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a hook to the body.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scharf misses with some punches.
Scharf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Scharf has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Scharf tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scharf.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Scharf back against the cage.
Vega blocks a body shot from Scharf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
Vega blocks a body shot from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a shoulder strike.
Scharf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scharf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vega - that landed with a thud.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Scharf controls the action.
Scharf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Scharf throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Scharf.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Scharf controls the action.
Scharf lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scharf is keeping busy.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scharf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf misses with some punches.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scharf lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scharf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scharf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Scharf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Scharf - that landed with a thud.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf working aggressively here.
Scharf lands a left hand.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Scharf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Scharf clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Scharf.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vega lands a shoulder strike.
Scharf blocks a body shot from Vega.
Scharf struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Scharf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scharf is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scharf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Scharf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega wants to stall.
Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Scharf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scharf tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Scharf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Scharf tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Scharf back against the cage.
Scharf working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scharf.
Scharf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scharf fails to land.
A short uppercut from Scharf.
Scharf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scharf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vincent Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scharf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vega tries to work over Scharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scharf lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Scharf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scharf backwards.
Vega prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Scharf scores with a hook to the body.
Scharf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega prevents a body shot from Scharf.
Vega blocking some punches.
Scharf can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Scharf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega blocking some punches.
Scharf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scharf misses with the head strike.
Vega misses with some punches.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Scharf avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Scharf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega tries to break free but Scharf pushes him back against the cage.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scharf's elbow.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eddy Scharf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.

Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Scharf closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scharf blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scharf prevents Vega from breaking the clinch.
Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scharf has him pressed against the cage.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega working aggressively here.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Scharf.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Vega is looking to control Scharf's arms but Scharf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddy Scharf.
Well Scharf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Scharf!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddy Scharf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tabatabai (ranked 1899 p4p, 228 weight class) and Milton Friedman (ranked 2131 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tabatabai
vs
Friedman

195 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Tabatabai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabatabai lands with an uppercut that bounces Friedman off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Tabatabai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Tabatabai. No joy for Friedman on that attempt.
Tabatabai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedman.
John Tabatabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedman shoots in for a double leg but Tabatabai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tabatabai is looking to clinch but Friedman is avoiding it.
Tabatabai with a jab.

Tabatabai forces Friedman back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Tabatabai - that landed with a thud.
Tabatabai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tabatabai lands a body punch.
Tabatabai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Friedman backwards.
A short left from Tabatabai.

Friedman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabatabai scores with a shot to the side of Friedman's head.
Friedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tabatabai finish him?
Tabatabai drops Friedman with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Friedman is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Tabatabai!
A very excited looking John Tabatabai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Vandergnaw (ranked 2059 p4p, 250 weight class) and Thierry Paulin (ranked 2543 p4p, 300 weight class). Vandergnaw comes into the arena with I've Been Everywhere blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vandergnaw
vs
Paulin

195 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Vandergnaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulin throws a lazy uppercut
and Vandergnaw counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Thierry Paulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Paulin lands a big head kick that sends Vandergnaw tumbling to the mat! Paulin takes a step backwards and waves Vandergnaw back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Vandergnaw is rocked!

It looks like Butch Vandergnaw has been cut.
We've been informed that Paulin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vandergnaw drops his hands momentarily and Paulin needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Vandergnaw just on the top of the head. Vandergnaw drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Vandergnaw - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
A victorious Thierry Paulin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Egyptian Embalmer (ranked 1100 p4p, 120 weight class) and Olegar Gavira (ranked 2069 p4p, 219 weight class). Embalmer comes to the cage accompanied by Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J. Gavira has chosen Wicked & Tun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Egyptian Embalmer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Embalmer
vs
Gavira

187 cm
26
169 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

170 cm
17
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING
IniTech Nutrition

Urban Fighter

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egyptian Embalmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olegar Gavira!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavira goes for a double leg but Embalmer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Embalmer continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Embalmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Embalmer controls the position.
Gavira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gavira is trying to control Embalmer's posture but Embalmer avoids it.

Embalmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Gavira is defending well.
Embalmer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gavira some visible discomfort.
Embalmer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Embalmer working away.
Embalmer scores with a couple of short elbows.

Embalmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gavira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gavira wants to control but Embalmer postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Embalmer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Embalmer working the ground and pound.
Embalmer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gavira struggling a bit here.
Gavira pushes Embalmer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Embalmer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gavira is looking to reverse the position.
Gavira can't do much from the bottom here.
Embalmer prevents Gavira from escaping the position.
Embalmer slows the pace down.
Gavira tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Embalmer tries for a kimura but Gavira is defending well.
Embalmer cracks Gavira with a big right hand but Gavira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gavira is looking for a sweep.
Gavira is pushing Embalmer's head away, looking to escape. Embalmer manages to hold on to the position though.
Gavira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gavira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Embalmer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gavira tries to escape but Embalmer is in control.
Gavira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gavira wants to get back to his feet but Embalmer drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer misses with the ground and pound.
Gavira seems a little lost for a moment, as Embalmer dominates the positioning.

Embalmer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gavira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gavira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Embalmer moves into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gavira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Embalmer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gavira rolls with it to try and escape but Embalmer cranks on the arm and Gavira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Egyptian Embalmer!
A relieved looking Egyptian Embalmer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.