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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devyn Kramer (ranked 6215 p4p, 576 weight class) and Mark Mitchell (ranked 5320 p4p, 532 weight class). Mark Mitchell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kramer
vs
Mitchell

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devyn Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell scores with a three punch combo!
Kramer tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Kramer lands a right hook to the body.

Mitchell rushes Kramer and presses him up against the cage.

Kramer pulls guard successfully.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kramer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mitchell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mitchell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer looking to control.

Mitchell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Mitchell catches Kramer right on the button with a cross.
Kramer leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kramer shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Kramer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily

and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitchell prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is breathing heavily.

Mitchell pulls Kramer into guard.

Mitchell pushes Kramer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kramer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a big head kick but Kramer shrugs it off.
Kramer slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Kramer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mitchell.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kramer. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Kramer avoids it well.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Kramer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Kramer shoots in.
Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kramer's hands.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kramer throws the kick towards the body but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Kramer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Kramer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell dives in for a single leg takedown but Kramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Mitchell.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Kramer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell drops his hands momentarily and Kramer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kramer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kramer tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.

Mitchell forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but Kramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Kramer with a nice cross.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Mitchell pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kramer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mitchell decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard.

Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mitchell stands up and waves to Kramer to follow him.
Kramer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crunch! Mitchell slams his shin into Kramer's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Kramer gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Devyn Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a push kick.
Kramer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kramer missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kramer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kramer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kramer off to one side.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Kramer up against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kramer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but Kramer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mitchell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kramer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mitchell is pushing Kramer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kramer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.

Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kramer slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.

Mitchell rushes Kramer and presses him up against the cage.

Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mitchell works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kramer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kramer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitchell.
Kramer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mitchell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mitchell. Kramer shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mitchell forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kramer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Kramer around his waist. Kramer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kramer but Kramer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Kramer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Kramer persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mitchell has Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell'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.

Mitchell pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Kramer won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.

Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Kramer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Kramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
Kramer throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side.

Kramer shoots in and gets a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Devyn Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Mitchell's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Fowler (ranked 7750 p4p, 453 weight class) and Kazuo Koizumi (ranked 25401 p4p, 518 weight class). Mac Fowler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuo Koizumi's chin.

Fowler
vs
Koizumi

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazuo Koizumi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fowler drives through and clinches with Koizumi against the cage.

Fowler pulls guard effortlessly.
Koizumi trying to control but Fowler is working from the bottom.
Koizumi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koizumi is looking to work some ground and pound but Fowler has wrist control.
Koizumi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fowler is looking for a triangle but Koizumi pushes his legs off easily.
Koizumi wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Koizumi stands up over Fowler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koizumi wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fowler tries to get out of the position.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Koizumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fowler stops Koizumi from standing up.

Fowler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fowler enables Koizumi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fowler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fowler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koizumi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fowler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koizumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koizumi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koizumi wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Koizumi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fowler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koizumi throwing strikes from guard but Fowler blocks nicely.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Koizumi from controlling successfully.
Fowler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koizumi.
Sloppy strikes from Koizumi. Those never looked like landing.
Koizumi misses with an uppercut. Fowler saw that one coming.

Koizumi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fowler sprawls well initially but Koizumi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koizumi looks winded!

Koizumi is working for a kimura here but Fowler manages to reverse the position and he's now in Koizumi's guard.
Fowler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koizumi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fowler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Fowler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowler avoids a kick to the body.
Fowler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koizumi wants to clinch.
Koizumi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFowler.

Fowler has closed the distance and engaged Koizumi in a clinch.

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

Koizumi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fowler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuo Koizumi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fowler throws a leg kick but Koizumi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koizumi throws a counter combo.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fowler as Koizumi shoots in.

Fowler gets caught napping as Koizumi dives in and scores a takedown. Fowler manages to retain guard.

Fowler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koizumi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koizumi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koizumi trying to control but Fowler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Fowler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koizumi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Koizumi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koizumi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Koizumi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fowler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fowler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fowler!

Koizumi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koizumi working over Fowler with some ground and pound. Fowler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koizumi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fowler reverses the position - he's now on top in Koizumi's guard.
Koizumi is breathing heavily.

Fowler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koizumi, up you get!

Fowler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fowler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koizumi misses with a double jab

and Fowler moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koizumi scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Fowler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Fowler.
Fowler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Koizumi gets control of Fowler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koizumi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Fowler stands and steps away. Koizumi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Koizumi tries to clinch but Fowler moves out of range.
Koizumi misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi blocks a head kick by Fowler.
Koizumi throws a leg kick which misses Fowler's front leg but catches the back leg as Fowler tries to avoid it.
Koizumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fowler circles away.
Koizumi tries to clinch up.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koizumi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Koizumi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fowler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koizumi striking off his back but it's not causing Fowler any problems.
Koizumi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fowler sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Koizumi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fowler has passed into side control.

Koizumi sneaks out the side door and pushes Fowler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Koizumi tries to keep at a distance but Fowler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koizumi fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koizumi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fowler has him pressed against the cage.
Fowler jumps guard but Koizumi stands there with Fowler around his waist. Fowler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koizumi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Mac Fowler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Koizumi defending well as Fowler loads up on a big left hand.

Fowler gets a clinch.
Koizumi jumps guard but Fowler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koizumi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koizumi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Fowler manages to break the clinch.

Fowler moves into range and clinches up with Koizumi.
Koizumi working aggressively here.
Koizumi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fowler to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Fowler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koizumi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Koizumi.
Koizumi tries to pull guard but Fowler holds him up against the cage and eventually Koizumi drops back down to his feet.
Koizumi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fowler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Koizumi regains guard.

Koizumi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fowler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koizumi avoids it really well and circles away.
Koizumi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fowler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koizumi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fowler's sensitive parts.
Koizumi tries to close the distance and clinch but Fowler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fowler shoots in but Koizumi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koizumi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Fowler's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler swats away the attempt to clinch by Koizumi.
Fowler throws a big counter combination but Koizumi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koizumi throws a head kick but Fowler moves out of range.

Koizumi clinches with his opponent.
Koizumi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koizumi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koizumi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fowler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fowler just leaning against Koizumi, taking a breather.
Koizumi has Fowler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fowler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Fowler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koizumi is trying to keep an underhook but Fowler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Koizumi tries to kick Fowler off in order to stand up. Fowler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi taking a bit of punishment here - Fowler scoring with strikes.

Fowler stands up.
Kazuo Koizumi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fowler moves into range and clinches up with Koizumi.
Koizumi tries to pull guard but Fowler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koizumi tries to break the clinch but Fowler is controlling the position.
Koizumi tries to pull guard but Fowler holds him up against the cage and eventually Koizumi drops back down to his feet.

Fowler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fowler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Fowler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koizumi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koizumi preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fowler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koizumi stopping the sweep attempt from Fowler.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koizumi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fowler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koizumi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Koizumi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fowler, up you get!
Fowler doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Koizumi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fowler is looking for a takedown.

Koizumi breaks the clinch.
Koizumi lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuo Koizumi.
I think Koizumi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Koizumi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Rob (ranked 6257 p4p, 418 weight class) and Dam Jon (ranked 6630 p4p, 428 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rob
vs
Jon

172 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 New York, Black Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dam Jon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rob to the mat! Rob manages to get full guard.
Jon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rob looking for a triangle here. Jon is fighting it but it looks tight! Rob pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jon is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Black Rob!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casey Jones (ranked 6733 p4p, 596 weight class) and Conor Martin (ranked 8381 p4p, 642 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Turtle Power. A fine choice. Casey Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Martin

182 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Dark Horse Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Martin 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.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Martin is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage.

Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Well, if Martin 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.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Martin is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Martin is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Martin is controlling him well.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.

Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Martin 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.

Martin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Martin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Martin has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Martin!
A very excited looking Conor Martin 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
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Matthews (ranked 3953 p4p, 319 weight class) and Bill Leslie (ranked 3990 p4p, 323 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Matthews
vs
Leslie

170 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Pit Bull Development
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Leslie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leslie ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Leslie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leslie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.

Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Leslie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leslies head.
Leslie misses with some punches.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leslie lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leslie swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Leslie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leslie takes a shot to the head.
Leslie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Leslie.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leslie throws a sloppy body shot

and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leslie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Matthews.
Leslie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.

Matthews breaks the clinch.
Leslie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leslie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews defending well as Leslie loads up on a big left hand.
Leslie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Matthews rushes Leslie and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Leslie - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leslie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthews's brow.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leslie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Leslie blocking some punches.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Leslie controls his hands.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Leslie gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Leslie fails to land.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Leslie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matthews is stalling here.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews swings for the body but Leslie moves out of range.
Leslie misses with a shot to the body

and Matthews moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Leslie.
Leslie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Leslie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Leslie.
Leslie working aggressively here.
Leslie scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leslie backwards.
Leslie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leslie lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leslie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matthews avoiding damage as Leslie throws knees to the body.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Leslie's ribcage. Leslie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matthews misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
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!
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Matthews.

Matthews breaks the clinch.

Matthews rushes Leslie and presses him up against the cage.

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

Matthews rushes Leslie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews tries a body shot but Leslie blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Leslie can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Leslie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Matthews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Matthews lunges at Leslie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leslie's hand.
Leslie misses with a right hand
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Leslie.

Matthews clinches up with Leslie and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Leslie controls his hands.
Leslie takes a shot to the head.
Matthews stalling.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
Leslie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Jackson Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Leslie.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leslie misses with a knee to the head.
Leslie looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leslie tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
A short right from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leslie or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Leslie moved out of range.

Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leslie, pushing him back against the cage.
Leslie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leslie's efforts to push away.
Leslie letting Matthews take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leslie swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Leslie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leslie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leslie at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Matthews clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leslie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews presses Leslie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leslie trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leslie can do to turn this around?
Leslie lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Leslie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Leslie tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Leslie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.

Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Leslie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Leslie takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leslie manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Leslie lands a jab to the nose.
Leslie looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews tries to move into range but Leslie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leslie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Leslie.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving 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!

Matthews forces Leslie back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leslie misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leslie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leslie.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leslie misses with a punch to the body.
Leslie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Matthews - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
A head punch on the inside from Leslie fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Matthews prevents Leslie from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Matthews dominated that second round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leslie was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Leslie.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews takes a swing at Leslie's ribcage but misses.
Leslie throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leslie slips under a jab from Matthews.
Leslie swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leslie.
Leslie connects with a right hand. Matthews shakes it off.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leslie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Leslie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leslie lands a jab to the nose.
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!
A big left from Leslie misses.
Matthews is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leslie.

Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leslie, pushing him back against the cage.
Leslie blocking some punches.
Leslie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a left hand.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews has Leslie pressed against the cage.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Leslie.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Leslie avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leslie's elbow.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leslies head.
Leslie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Leslie.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Leslie avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Leslie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Leslie avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.

Leslie manages to break the clinch.
Leslie swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leslie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Matthews clinches.
Leslie blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews blocking some punches.
A short left from Matthews.
Leslie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
Matthews works on Leslie's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Leslie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leslie backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Bill Leslie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews gets through Leslie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leslie's elbow.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews gets through Leslie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leslie backwards.
Leslie misses with some punches.
Matthews looking to stall.
Matthews cracks Leslie with a nice body shot.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews gets through Leslie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leslie wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Leslie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Matthews'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews prevents Leslie from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Leslie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leslie.
Leslie misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews lands a left hand.
A short right from Leslie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Matthews!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Legend (ranked 3825 p4p, 414 weight class) and John Mills (ranked 6811 p4p, 600 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Legend
vs
Mills

176 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mills!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mills stuffs the takedown.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Legend moves out of range easily.
Legend throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Legend moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mills. That's going to slow Legend down.
Mills throws a head kick but Legend moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mills.
Legend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mills to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Mills scores with a four punch combination!
Mills throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills lands a nice shot that snaps Legend's head back.
A low kick from Legend is predictable there
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legend closes the distance but Mills moves to the side
and Mills scores with a counter punch that sends Legend to the canvas! Mills smells blood - he's punishing Legend with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Legend has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mills!
A victorious John Mills 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
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 2375 p4p, 281 weight class) and Crap McGee (ranked 19578 p4p, 683 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Midget
vs
McGee

160 cm
34
160 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

170 cm
27
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crap McGee!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee digs a good body shot into Midget's ribs.

McGee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Midget quickly recovers to half guard.

Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGee is pressing down on Midget's thigh, looking to free his foot. Midget is holding on for now.

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

McGee is working for a submission of some sort.

Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Midget is just riding it out for now. McGee eventually gives up the hold.

Midget actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Midget defends the submission attempt.

Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Midget is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
Midget is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Midget won't allow McGee to pass to mount.

Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Midget moves into full guard.

Midget working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.

Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Midget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Midget keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Midget swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Midget is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGee defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Midget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.

Midget 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! McGee rolls with it to try and escape but Midget cranks on the arm and McGee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!