QFC Tournament 892 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozeph Gordon (ranked 5366 p4p, 494 weight class) and Carmelo Murrizzo (ranked 5591 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.

Gordon
vs
Murrizzo

168 cm
25
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jozeph Gordon!
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, Carmelo Murrizzo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murrizzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Murrizzo misses.

Murrizzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murrizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Murrizzo stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

It looks like Jozeph Gordon has been cut.
Murrizzo scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jozeph Gordon's cut is getting worse.

Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murrizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon wants to stand up but Murrizzo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Murrizzo working some strikes from top position.

Jozeph Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carmelo Murrizzo!
The defeated Jozeph Gordon had this to say: '348'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pearsons (ranked 5836 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 5457 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.

Pearsons
vs
Cormier

175 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Pearsons!
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, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsons slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Pearsons is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.

Cormier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pearsons is trying to control Cormier's posture but Cormier avoids it.
Pearsons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cormier off and has taken his back!
Pearsons not allowing Cormier to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is in bad spot here.
Pearsons lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cormier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pearsons looking to control but Cormier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cormier tries to reverse the position but Pearsons maintains control.
Cormier tries to lock up and control but Pearsons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cormier holds on for dear life.
Pearsons tries to control but Cormier wriggling away.
Pearsons avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
Cormier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pearsons looking to finish Cormier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cormier!
Cormier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cormier holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cormier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pearsons jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cormier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cormier and Pearsons has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cormier wants to control but Pearsons postures up.
Cormier is looking for a sweep.
Cormier isn't going anywhere.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pearsons tries to sprawl but Cormier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Pearsons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cormier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pearsons did well to prevent Cormier getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Cormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearsons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cormier.
Pearsons wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearsons is looking to improve his position.
Cormier not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pearsons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pearsons tries to clinch up.

Cormier rushes Pearsons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cormier breaks the clinch.
Pearsons avoids a punch combination nicely.

Cormier has managed to clinch.

Cormier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pearsons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cormier lands strikes to the head.

Pearsons is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands a good shot there. Pearsons covers up! Cormier smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Pearsons to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Cormier jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satpal Singh (ranked 5618 p4p, 505 weight class) and Mo Mo (ranked 4575 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Singh
vs
Mo

225 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Satpal Singh!
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, Mo Mo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mo shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Singh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mo's guard.

We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mo has eaten all the pies!
Singh works over Mo with some ground and pound from guard.

Mo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Singh has passed into half guard!
Mo is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mo wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Singh is taking a breather. Mo 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.
Mo has a hand on Singh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Singh tries to control but Mo wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Singh controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Singh stands up from mount. Strange move.

Singh drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Singh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mo looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Mo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mo looks winded!
Mo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Singh on the side of the head.
Mo Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.

Singh clinches up against the cage.
Mo is working for takedown but Singh is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Singh.
Mo is working for takedown but Singh is calmly controlling the position for now.

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!

Singh drags the fight down to the ground.
Singh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mo is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Singh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Singh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Singh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mo can do anything to dispel that myth.

Singh is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Singh is taking a breather. Mo 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.
Singh is looking to take a break and control but Mo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mo looking for submissions off his back.
Singh passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Mo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mo is looking for a sweep.
Singh working away.
Singh wants to control but Mo is keeping him busy.

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.
Mo is trying to improve his position.
Mo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Singh wants to control the pace but Mo is squirming around nicely.
Mo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Singh lands with some strikes.

Singh working for a guillotine from mount but Mo is in no mood to give up.
Singh controlling the pace for now.
Mo tries to reverse the position but Singh maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mo gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Mo manages to retain guard.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mo can do to turn this around?
Singh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Singh forces his way into half guard.

Singh moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mo.
Mo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Singh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mo is trying to reverse the position but instead Singh has taken his back - oops!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Singh's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Singh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Mo right now.

Mo has hold of Singh's leg, trying to break free but it's let Singh lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Mo is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Singh throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satpal Singh!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Lammikko (ranked 5281 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Rogers (ranked 5229 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.

Lammikko
vs
Rogers

190 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juhani Lammikko!
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, Peter Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries for a takedown but Lammikko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lammikko.
Good exchange - Lammikko coming out on top.
Lammikko swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Lammikko.
Lammikko with a hook.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Lammikko connects with a nice looking jab.
Lammikko scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lammikko misses with a double jab.
Rogers dives in and grabs Lammikko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lammikko pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rogers.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lammikko defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Lammikko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lammikko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Lammikko.
Lammikko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Rogers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lammikko avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers looks winded!
Lammikko scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Lammikko.
Lammikko feints a jab promting Rogers to slip. Lammikko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Juhani Lammikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Lammikko both land. Nice combination.
Lammikko ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Lammikko stuffs the takedown.
Rogers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lammikko looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Lammikko is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Lammikko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.
Lammikko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lammikko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lammikko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lammikko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lammikko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Lammikko works the jab nicely.
Lammikko scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Lammikko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lammikko throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Lammikko.
Lammikko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lammikko.
Some wild striking there from Lammikko.
Lammikko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lammikko.
A right-left combo lands from Lammikko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juhani Lammikko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lammikko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lammikko.
Lammikko connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Lammikko leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lammikko scores with a jab.
Lammikko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lammikko scores with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Lammikko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lammikko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Lammikko does no damage.
Lammikko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Lammikko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lammikko fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Lammikko.
Lammikko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lammikko throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Lammikko scores with a three punch combo!
Rogers throws a head kick but Lammikko moves out of range.
Lammikko lands a jab to the head.
Lammikko fails to land with a series of punches.

Lammikko clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.

Lammikko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Lammikko sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lammikko lands a jab-cross combination.
Lammikko looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Lammikko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lammikko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Lammikko 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.

Rogers throws a right and a left that Lammikko avoids nicely.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lammikko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lammikko is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Lammikko circles away and we're back to standing.

Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lammikko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rogers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lammikko is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Lammikko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lammikko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lammikko stops a takedown attempt from Rogers.

Lammikko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lammikko throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lammikko.
Lammikko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lammikko throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lammikko misses with a few strikes there.
Juhani Lammikko is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lammikko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lammikko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lammikko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Lammikko. Beautiful body shot.
Lammikko misses with a wild combination.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lammikko defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Lammikko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rogers.
Lammikko jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juhani Lammikko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lammikko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Lammikko scores with a shot to the body.
Lammikko slips under a jab.
Lammikko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lammikko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lammikko throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Lammikko slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko swinging wildly here.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Lammikko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lammikko fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Lammikko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lammikko swinging wildly here.
Lammikko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lammikko misses with a wild combination.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Lammikko shakes him off and moves away.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Lammikko - just one landing.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lammikko misses with the combination.
Lammikko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lammikko duly obliges.
Lammikko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lammikko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lammikko.
Lammikko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lammikko just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Lammikko misses.
Lammikko leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lammikko throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lammikko.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Lammikko misses.

Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lammikko pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is trying to control. Lammikko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lammikko tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Lammikko won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Lammikko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lammikko feints a jab promting Rogers to slip. Lammikko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Lammikko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rogers has Lammikko pressed against the cage, preventing Lammikko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lammikko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Rogers has Lammikko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lammikko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers has Lammikko pressed against the cage, preventing Lammikko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lammikko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lammikko can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lammikko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lammikko prevents it.
Juhani Lammikko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rogers.
Lammikko is trying to break free.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lammikko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lammikko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogers is looking for a takedown.

Lammikko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lammikko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Lammikko does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lammikko!
Lammikko lands a two punch combo.

Lammikko rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Lammikko working hard to break the clinch.
Lammikko working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lammikko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers keeps control of Lammikko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lammikko is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Lammikko is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Lammikko is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Lammikko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lammikko's efforts to push away.
Lammikko is trying to break free.
Lammikko tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
Rogers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lammikko tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers has Lammikko pressed against the cage, preventing Lammikko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lammikko tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers keeps control of Lammikko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lammikko is trying to push Rogers away but Rogers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lammikko is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Rogers keeps control of Lammikko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lammikko wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers is working for takedown but Lammikko is calmly controlling the position for now.

Lammikko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lammikko cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Lammikko stalks Rogers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rogers's face. Rogers staggers backwards, shaken.
Lammikko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lammikko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lammikko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lammikko.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lammikko throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Lammikko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Peter Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lammikko throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lammikko misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lammikko is out of range.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juhani Lammikko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Lammikko does no damage.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Lammikko.
Lammikko misses with the combination.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Lammikko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lammikko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Juhani Lammikko!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Juhani Lammikko!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Juhani Lammikko!

Juhani Lammikko wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finko Naikkorine (ranked 5601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dripdrip Johnson (ranked 5493 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.

Naikkorine
vs
Johnson

175 cm
21
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finko Naikkorine!
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, Dripdrip Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Naikkorine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Naikkorine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Naikkorine prefers to stall for the moment though.
Naikkorine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naikkorine has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Naikkorine's leg but Naikkorine calmly moves out of range.
Naikkorine shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naikkorine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Naikkorine throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naikkorine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Naikkorine is looking to counter punch.
Naikkorine avoids the body shot from Johnson.

Johnson darts in and clinches Naikkorine up against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naikkorine's elbow.
Naikkorine swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Naikkorine regains guard immediately.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finko Naikkorine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie OCallaghan (ranked 5531 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Delmore (ranked 3400 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.

OCallaghan
vs
Delmore

165 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie OCallaghan!
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, Joey Delmore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delmore connects with a looping right hand.
OCallaghan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Delmore counters with a three punch combo that has OCallaghan backing up. OCallaghan nods at Delmore to acknowledge the strikes.
OCallaghan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Delmore lands a right hand from hell, dropping OCallaghan. Delmore pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Delmore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Baker (ranked 5439 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esenkwa Nilun (ranked 5617 p4p, 504 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.

Baker
vs
Nilun

225 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Baker!
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, Esenkwa Nilun!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nilun darts in and clinches Baker up against the cage.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Nilun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nilun.
Baker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Nilun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Nilun clinches.
Nilun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Nilun fails to pull guard.
Nilun'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.
Nilun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Anthony Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esenkwa Nilun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilun. Nilun gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Nilun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilun throws a sloppy body shot
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Nilun is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Nilun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nilun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nilun misses with the combination.
As Nilun looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Nilun just gets out of the way.
Nilun throws a leg kick
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Nilun backing up. Nilun nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baker moves out of range as Nilun strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nilun shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Baker has his feet on Nilun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilun misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
Nilun looks winded!
Nilun is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilun misses with a takedown
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nilun has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Baker is trying to break free.
Nilun wants a takedown but no success here.

Nilun manages to break the clinch.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nilun misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Nilun backing up. Nilun nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilun dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Nilun's head and hops out.
As Nilun looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Nilun just gets out of the way.
Nilun misses with a takedown
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilun shoots in but no luck this time.
Nilun throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Nilun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nilun shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nilun throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nilun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Nilun backing up. Nilun nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilun has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Baker dominated that 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.

Nilun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.

Nilun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Baker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Anthony Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilun throws a leg kick that misses.
Nilun looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Nilun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esenkwa Nilun.
Nilun is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilun misses with a hook to the body
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Anthony Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nilun closes the distance but Baker moves to the side
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Nilun misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Nilun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nilun moves to clinch but Baker breaks away
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Nilun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nilun tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Nilun looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Nilun just gets out of the way.
Nilun closes the distance but Baker moves to the side
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nilun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Nilun tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nilun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilun darts in trying to clinch
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nilun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Nilun backing up. Nilun nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilun throws a sloppy head kick
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Nilun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Nilun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nilun misses with the body kick
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilun misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilun tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Nilun throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Nilun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nilun tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Nilun misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Baker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nilun looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a two punch combo.
Nilun tries to clinch
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.

Nilun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker's guard.
Nilun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilun can do to turn this around?
Baker wants to stand and escape but Nilun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nilun.
Nilun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilun wants to clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nilun is on him like a limpet, forcing Baker back against the cage.

Baker manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nilun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Nilun backing up. Nilun nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilun with a poor takedown
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Anthony Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esenkwa Nilun.
Nilun shoots and misses
and Baker counters with a three punch combo that has Nilun backing up. Nilun nods at Baker to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Nilun.
Nilun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nilun darts in trying to clinch
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilun moves to clinch but Baker breaks away
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nilun.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Nilun fails with the takedown
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Anthony Baker!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Anthony Baker!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Anthony Baker!

Anthony Baker wins by unanimous decision!