MFC 7 - Battle of the 205's PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Brody
vs
Love

183 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremiah Brody!
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, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Love closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brody circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Brody. No joy for Love on that attempt.
Love fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeremiah Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Love.
Brody stuffs the takedown attempt from Love. Love gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Brody. No joy for Love on that attempt.
Love closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brody circles away.
Love shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brody but Brody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeremiah Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brody.
Love looks gassed!
Brody jabs Love right on the nose. Love blinks but takes it well.
Brody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Brody does no damage.
A combination from Brody does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brody throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Love tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brody swivels and escapes.
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brody misses with a wild combination.
Love fails with a takedown attempt.
Brody is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brody looks for the body kick but Love saw that one coming.
Brody thuds a left hand into Love's body.
Love shoots for a takedown but Brody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Love is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Love.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Brody.
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!
Love blocks a head kick by Brody.
Jeremiah Brody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Love.
Love steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brody. That one must have hurt.
Brody tries to land a front kick but Love steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brody throws a series of punches but Love moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Brody.
Brody looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody punishes Love's body with a nice straight punch.
Brody misses with a few strikes there.
Love tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Love somewhat.
Brody plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brody misses with an attempted mid kick.
Love misses with a double jab
letting Brody counter with a right hand.
Love throws a right hand that Brody ducks under and follows up with a left that Brody also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Brody as Love shoots in.
Brody is looking to wear down Love with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Love takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Love is able to avoid easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Love.
Love shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brody tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Brody finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Brody.
Brody missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brody lands a really nice looking cross but Love seems unphased.
Brody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brody scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Brody 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.

Love scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brody misses with a body shot.
Love blocks a head kick by Brody.
Brody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Love.
Love fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love shoots in for a double leg but Brody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jeremiah Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Love.
Brody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Love counters with a left and a right that stings Brody.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brody tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brody to the ground. Brody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Love.
Love checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Love doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brody counters with a straight right hand.
Brody just misses with a punch to the body.
Love shoots in for a double leg but Brody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brody lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brody throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Brody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Love stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Love tries to clinch but Brody is having none of it.
Love shoots in and drives through. Brody sprawls well.
Jeremiah Brody is winning the standup battle so far.
Brody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Love's calf.
Brody misses with a body punch

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Love gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brody is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control.

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

Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brody is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Love is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brody is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Love is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Love is pressing down on Brody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brody is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brody is looking to escape.

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

Love is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brody looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Love misses with the combination.
Love avoids a kick to the body.
Brody misses with a body shot.
Brody misses the shot to the body.
Love fails with a takedown attempt.
Brody just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love shoots and misses
letting Brody counter with a right hand.
Brody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Love.
Jeremiah Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Love.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brody throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody misses with a head kick.
Love tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Love somewhat.
Brody throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Love crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brody - the referee stops the clock and Love gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brody. Love manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Love blocks a leg kick.
Love blocks a head kick by Brody.
Brody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brody tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brody to the ground. Brody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Love closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brody circles away.
Brody fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Love checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Love fails to land the takedown.
Brody lands with a shot to the body.
Love fails with the takedown
and Brody counters with a series of strikes. Love will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brody misses with a combination
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Love doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brody throws a series of punches but Love avoids them all with ease.
Brody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Love.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Love.
Some wild striking there from Brody.

Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brody sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Love is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Love looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Love is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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 Jeremiah Brody.
I think Brody has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Brody!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tron Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Bones has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Boom
vs
Bones

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tron Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Boom closes the distance and clinches.

Boom breaks the clinch.
Boom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bones. No joy for Boom on that attempt.
Bones looks to land a combination. Boom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bones stalks Boom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boom's face. Boom staggers backwards, shaken.

Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones working hard to break the clinch.
Boom jumps guard but Bones stands there with Boom around his waist. Boom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tron Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom slowing the pace effectively.
Boom looking for a takedown.
Boom looking to throw knees to the head but Bones is blocking nicely.
Boom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boom in his tracks.
Bones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bones throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Bones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Boom moves into the clinch successfully.
Boom jumps guard but Bones stands there with Boom around his waist. Boom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Boom pulls Bones into guard.

Boom is working an open guard so Bones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jon Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Bones as Boom shoots in.
Boom is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Bones both land. Nice combination.
Bones looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones lands with a right hand.

Boom is rocked!

Bones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the cage.
Bones wants to get back to striking at distance but Boom won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom keeps control of Bones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Boom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bones scores with a one two! Boom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bones as he avoids it easily.
Bones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Bones blocks a head kick by Boom.
Bones digs a good hook to Boom's body.

Boom drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bones pushes Boom off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom is looking to clinch but Bones is avoiding it.
Bones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bones looks to land a combination. Boom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Bones finds it's target.
Boom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bones lands with a nice combination. Boom backs away looking to recover.
Bones swinging wildly here.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bones is able to avoid easily.
Bones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones swivels and escapes.

Boom moves into the clinch.

Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bones looks to clinch

and Boom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boom.
Bones wants to stand and escape but Boom is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom looking to sit in guard and control but Bones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boom controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself.
Boom wants to stand up but Bones is controlling him.
Boom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones is trying to stand up here but Boom is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boom's hands.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bones pinned against the cage. Bones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Bones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bones.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones looks to land a combination but Boom avoids it well.
Jon Bones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bones lands a slapping body shot.
Boom shoots in but no luck this time.
Bones throws a series of strikes that have Boom backpedaling.
Bones lands with a nice combination. Boom backs away looking to recover.
Bones tries to clinch but Boom moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tron Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Boom misses with a head kick.
Boom throws out a leg kick but Bones moves out of range and Boom only half commits.
Bones throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones scores with a one two! Boom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Boom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bones avoids the head kick by Boom.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bones to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to clinch but Boom moves away

so Boom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones wants to get back to his feet but Boom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom wants to stand but Bones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boom is controlling him.
Boom wants to get up but he can't break Bones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boom closes the distance and pushes Bones back into the cage.
Boom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bones is pressed up against the cage. Boom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bones down to the mat. Bones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bones scores with a jab to the head.
Tron Boom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Boom moves into the clinch successfully.
Bones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom can't get the takedown.
Bones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boom paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Boom scores a takedown into full mount!
Boom tries to control but Bones wriggling away.
Boom throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Boom goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bones turns into him and now he's in Boom's guard.
Bones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is really struggling to control Bones but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Bones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boom, up you get!
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones blocks a head kick by Boom.
Bones misses with a double jab.
Bones wants to clinch.
Bones stuffs the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bones - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bones. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bones throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bones - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones prevents Boom from improving position.
Bones regains half guard, as Boom was trying to land strikes.
Boom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bones's head.
Boom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boom backs up against the cage.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tron Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones is looking to clinch.
Bones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom fails to land the takedown.
Bones checks a leg kick.
Bones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bones sprawls well. Bones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boom gets slowly back to his feet.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Boom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Bones.
Danga de danga de dang - Bones scores with a four punch combination!

Boom moves into the clinch.

Boom has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bones uses from the top position.
Boom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bones 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Kilgoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kilgoe
vs
Fisher

187 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Kilgoe!
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, Ted Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Fisher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kilgoe sprawls well. Kilgoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Kilgoe throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Kilgoe misses.
Fisher misses with the combination.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgoe.
Kilgoe misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgoe throws a combination that misses

and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kilgoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilgoe, not yet.
Kilgoe keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher trying to control but Kilgoe is working from the bottom.

Kilgoe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fisher off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fisher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilgoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fisher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilgoe throws a combination that misses

and Fisher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fisher manages to break the clinch.
Kilgoe throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Kilgoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgoe throws a leg kick

and Fisher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fisher stops Kilgoe from standing up.

Kilgoe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kilgoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aiden Kilgoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher looks gassed!
Kilgoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher slips under a jab from Kilgoe.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Kilgoe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilgoe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fisher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kilgoe's guard now.
Fisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgoe is retaining full guard.
Kilgoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilgoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kilgoe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisher can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kilgoe working for a guillotine from mount but Fisher is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilgoe controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has given up his back.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet but Kilgoe has full control of the position and if anything, Fisher has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fisher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet but Kilgoe has full control of the position and if anything, Fisher has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aiden Kilgoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kilgoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fisher scores with a three punch combo!
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilgoe connects with a jab.
Kilgoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fisher counters with a left and a right that stings Kilgoe.
Kilgoe lands a body shot.
Kilgoe connects with a right hand. Fisher shakes it off.
Kilgoe misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilgoe counters with a straight right hand.
Aiden Kilgoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fisher avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Kilgoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a combination
and Kilgoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aiden Kilgoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgoe scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kilgoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kilgoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgoe, as that shot connected.
Fisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgoe thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilgoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Kilgoe clobbers Fisher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilgoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fisher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Kilgoe.
Kilgoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Kilgoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Kilgoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Kilgoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgoe.
Kilgoe scores with a three punch combo!
Kilgoe throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a combination
and Kilgoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fisher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilgoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kilgoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kilgoe scores with the left hand. Fisher knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to de liver by Kilgoe. Beautiful body shot.
Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Kilgoe will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgoe throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Kilgoe throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Kilgoe.
Kilgoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgoe is looking to land body kicks.
Kilgoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilgoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilgoe looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Aiden Kilgoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Kilgoe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kilgoe connects with a right hand. Fisher shakes it off.
Kilgoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Fisher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilgoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisher doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilgoe just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgoe.
Kilgoe cracks Fisher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgoe connects with a right hand. Fisher shakes it off.
Donk. Kilgoe catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Kilgoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilgoe scores with a hook.
Kilgoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgoe throws a push kick but Fisher slaps the foot to one side.
Kilgoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgoe scores with a jab.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fisher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fisher walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kilgoe.
Kilgoe lands a jab.
Kilgoe throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgoe misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Kilgoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Kilgoe throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kilgoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgoe throws a shot to the body.
Kilgoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fisher takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher moves forwards but Kilgoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgoe jabs Fisher right on the nose. Fisher blinks but takes it well.
Kilgoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fisher checks it well.
Fisher walks into a jab.
Aiden Kilgoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisher tries to clinch
and Kilgoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Kilgoe lands a two punch combo.
Fisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgoe scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fisher has time to react.
Ted Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgoe motions for Fisher to come forward. Kilgoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgoe connects with a jab.
Kilgoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Kilgoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fisher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilgoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fisher's hands.
Fisher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgoe throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Kilgoe, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Kilgoe against the cage but Kilgoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Kilgoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilgoe, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Kilgoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Survivor - Burning Heart. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Steel
vs
Action

187 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Action takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Action is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Steel drops Action with a beautiful combination! Action stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!

Action is rocked!

It looks like Rock Action has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel flashes Action a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Action's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Action crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Steel punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Steel!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Copley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Jones
vs
Copley

192 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quincy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Copley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copley manages to avoid it.
Copley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones digs a good body shot into Copley's ribs.
Copley walks into a jab.
Copley avoids the body shot from Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Copley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Jones! Copley is backing up but he can't get away as Jones lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Copley and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quincy Jones!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger's entrance music is Oh...Canada by Classified. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rutger
vs
Silva

172 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Miguel Silva has been cut.
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Silva is rocked!
Rutger throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutger finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to get into range but Rutger steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Silva! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Rutger scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Rutger!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Elam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marconi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Money, Success, Fame, Glamour. Keith Elam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marconi
vs
Elam

183 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Marconi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Elam!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Elam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elam keeps the fight on the outside.
Elam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elam is defended easily by Marconi .
Marconi scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marconi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marconi misses with the combination.

Marconi lands a big right hand that sends Elam crashing to the mat! Marconi stays standing though and waves Elam back to his feet!

It looks like Keith Elam has been cut.
Elam looks gassed!
Marconi throws a series of punches but Elam avoids them all with ease.
Marconi feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Elam crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Marconi !

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 Marcus OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lorenzo cryer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cryer has chosen there when they come 4 me as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

OConnor
vs
cryer

183 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Machina Clothing and Apparel - Basics $15 a piece

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, lorenzo cryer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor tries to clinch there but cryer circles away.

OConnor drives through with a takedown into guard.
OConnor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
cryer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OConnor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OConnor slows the pace down in half guard.
cryer trying to control from the bottom.
OConnor trying to control the pace.
cryer is trying to stand back up but OConnor is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks cryer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OConnor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

OConnor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so cryer is just riding it out for now. OConnor eventually gives up the hold.
cryer wants to get back to his feet.
OConnor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OConnor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
cryer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OConnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OConnor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and cryer defends it well.
cryer wants to stand back up but OConnor manages to pass into side control.
OConnor trying to control the position but cryer is working away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cryer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
cryer taking punishment in the form of punches.
OConnor wants to lay and pray for a moment but cryer keeps working.
cryer looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
cryer can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks OConnor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OConnor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sloppy strikes there by OConnor.
OConnor lands some shots froms side control.
cryer is being controlled here.
cryer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OConnor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

cryer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OConnor.

OConnor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in cryer's half guard.
OConnor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
cryer tries to kick OConnor off but OConnor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if OConnor 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.
cryer is trying to stand back up but OConnor is controlling him
OConnor not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OConnor passes to side control.

OConnor has hold of cryer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. cryer seems comfortable defending it but OConnor has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! cryer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! cryer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but OConnor couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus OConnor!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viraj Mithani has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mithani
vs
Wilson

198 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
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, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mithani defends it nicely.
Wilson shoots in but Mithani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mithani pinned against the cage. Mithani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Mithani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mithani manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mithani can't control as he wanted to and Wilson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mithani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mithani is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Wilson tries to roll over but Mithani keeps him under control.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Mithani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Mithani sprawls well.
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithani moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Mithani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Mithani.
Mithani slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Mithani shows good takedown defense.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Mithani.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mithani pinned against the cage. Mithani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mithani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viraj Mithani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson moves forwards but Mithani connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance but Mithani moves to the side
and Mithani counters with a left to the body.
Mithani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Mithani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Mithani gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mithani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mithani with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mithani lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Mithani breaks from the clinch.
Mithani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mithani misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viraj Mithani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mithani circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch but Mithani moves away
and Mithani counters with a body kick.
Mithani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mithani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mithani has managed to clinch.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson prevents Mithani from breaking the clinch.
Mithani is trying to break free.
Mithani has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
Mithani has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Mithani is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mithani manages to break the clinch.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Mithani lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mithani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mithani connects with a looping right hand.
Mithani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilson takes a step back to recover.
Mithani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Mithani counters with a thumping low kick.
Mithani digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Mithani works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viraj Mithani is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mithani lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mithani counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Mithani lands a jab.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mithani sprawls well. Mithani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mithani scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mithani takes the fight into the clinch.

Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson with a poor takedown

and Mithani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mithani working hard to break the clinch.
Mithani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mithani is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.

Mithani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson closes the distance but Mithani moves to the side
and Mithani counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mithani as he avoids it easily.
Mithani cracks Wilson with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mithani counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mithani counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mithani clinches with his opponent.
Mithani tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.

Mithani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mithani fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Mithani finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Mithani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mithani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson won't allow Mithani to get back to his feet.
Mithani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mithani controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mithani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mithani is controlling Wilson's posture.

Wilson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mithani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mithani has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mithani tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Mithani seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mithani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.
Mithani passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mithani pulls his head out easily.
Mithani performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mithani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilson landing rabbit punches to the side of Mithani's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mithani is working away from the top position though.
Mithani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mithani is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Mithani is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Viraj Mithani just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Mithani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Mithani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mithani counters with a nice body shot.
Brian Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
Mithani can't break the clinch.
Wilson tries to work over Mithani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mithani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mithani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
Mithani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson is trying to drag Mithani to the mat but Mithani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viraj Mithani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mithani, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viraj Mithani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sizemore comes to the cage accompanied by Who Told You? by Reprazent. Goldman has chosen This is Vlad Boyeslav Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dickel Goldman enters the cage!

Sizemore
vs
Goldman

188 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

187 cm
23
188 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronny Sizemore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickel Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizemore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sizemore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Dickel Goldman has been cut.

Sizemore manages to break the clinch.
Sizemore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sizemore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts 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!
Sizemore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldman.
Sizemore lands with a kick to the temple. Goldman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Sizemore instigates a clinch.
Sizemore lands an elbow inside.
Goldman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goldman tries to land knees in the clinch but Sizemore avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman takes an elbow to the temple.

Goldman is rocked!
Goldman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goldman is still on wobbly legs! Can Sizemore finish him?
Sizemore has Goldman pressed against the cage. He pushes Goldman back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Sizemore throws a beautiful elbow that sends Goldman crashing to the floor! Sizemore piles on the pressure with more strikes! Goldman is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronny Sizemore!
Ronny Sizemore is the new middleweight champion!