WPFC 3 - Howling In The Cage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Meyer (ranked 7079 p4p, 570 weight class) and Artemis Entreri (ranked 7119 p4p, 572 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meyer
vs
Entreri

178 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

The Juice

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donovan Meyer!
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, Artemis Entreri!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer tries to clinch up but Entreri circles away and keeps his distance.
Entreri misses with a looping right.
Entreri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMeyer.
Meyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Entreri avoids it really well and circles away.

Meyer pushes Entreri up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meyer has been working on his balance at The Forge, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Entreri.
Meyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Entreri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meyer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri lands a good knee to the midsection. Meyer won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Entreri is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Artemis Entreri has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entreri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Entreri's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Entreri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is trying to stall.
Meyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Entreri jumps into guard, dragging Meyer to the mat.
Entreri managing to control the position.

Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Entreri looking for a guillotine here but Meyer defends easily.
Meyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Entreri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyer is looking to stand up but Entreri won't let him.

Entreri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meyer is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Entreri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer 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.

Entreri looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Meyer is defending well. Entreri quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Meyer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Entreri celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artemis Entreri!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Craig (ranked 5301 p4p, 517 weight class) and Giuseppe Cuccureddu (ranked 5466 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Craig
vs
Cuccureddu

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

The Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Craig!
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, Giuseppe Cuccureddu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuccureddu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuccureddu feints the counter takedown.
Craig looks to land a combination but Cuccureddu avoids it well.
Craig's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Craig duly obliges.
Cuccureddu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Craig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Craig.

It looks like Giuseppe Cuccureddu has been cut.
Craig misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Craig. Those never looked like landing.
Cuccureddu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig thows a leg kick but Cuccureddu checks it

and Cuccureddu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Craig won't be happy with that.

Craig bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cuccureddu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Craig was covering up waiting for the punch and Cuccureddu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cuccureddu passes Craig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cuccureddu controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cuccureddu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Craig is trying to escape back to his feet but Cuccureddu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cuccureddu slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig prevents Cuccureddu from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Craig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Cuccureddu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Craig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cuccureddu back to the cage. Craig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuccureddu can do to turn this around?
Craig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Cuccureddu is rocked!
Craig swinging wildly here.
Cuccureddu with the counter takedown but Craig avoids it easily.
Cuccureddu is still on wobbly legs! Can Craig finish him?
Cuccureddu dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Cuccureddu seems to have recovered his senses.
Will Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig throws a right and a left that Cuccureddu avoids nicely.
Craig throws a leg kick

and Cuccureddu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cuccureddu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuccureddu sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cuccureddu advances to half guard.
Cuccureddu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cuccureddu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Cuccureddu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Craig is trying to stand.

Cuccureddu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Craig is just riding it out for now. Cuccureddu eventually gives up the hold.
Cuccureddu controlling the action here.
Cuccureddu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Cuccureddu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Craig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cuccureddu content to control rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Craig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Cuccureddu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuccureddu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Cuccureddu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.
Cuccureddu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craig circles away.
Craig throws a right and a left that Cuccureddu avoids nicely.
Cuccureddu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig swings for the body but Cuccureddu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Craig scores with a jab to the body.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Will Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig connects with a solid leg kick.
Craig throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cuccureddu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Craig's guard.
Cuccureddu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cuccureddu pushing down on Craig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cuccureddu is taking a breather. Craig 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.
Cuccureddu is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Cuccureddu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Craig looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccureddu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craig swivels and escapes.
Cuccureddu checks a low kick from Craig.
And Cuccureddu tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig misses with a double jab.
Craig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Will Craig is winning the standup battle so far.
Craig tries to score with a low kick but Cuccureddu moves his leg out of the way.
Craig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craig falls off balance throwing a combination

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuccureddu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giuseppe Cuccureddu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craig, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Craig!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justice Carter (ranked 5958 p4p, 541 weight class) and Nick Tropper (ranked 5532 p4p, 528 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Carter
vs
Tropper

188 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

The Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justice Carter!
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, Nick Tropper!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tropper is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carter is pressing down on Tropper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tropper is holding on for now.
Tropper is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him

Carter is working for a kimura but Tropper is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tropper is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tropper is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him

Carter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tropper sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter stops Tropper from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carter seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter prevents Tropper from standing back up.

Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter throwing shots but Tropper is blocking nicely.
Carter controlling the action here.

Carter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tropper is just riding it out for now. Carter eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carter in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Carter is working for a kimura but Tropper is defending it quite comfortably.
Tropper is trying to stand.
Tropper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Tropper counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Tropper to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.

Tropper gets a clinch.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Carter drives through and clinches with Tropper against the cage.

Tropper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tropper swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Tropper there.
Carter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Tropper, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Tropper against the cage but Tropper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tropper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tropper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom.

Tropper wriggles free and stands up.
Tropper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tropper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Carter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Carter is trying to get an arm triangle but Tropper is defending well.
Carter throws an elbow but Tropper slips to the side and avoids it well.
Carter prevents Tropper from escaping the position.
Carter working the ground and pound.
Tropper is trying to get back to his feet.

Carter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tropper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carter scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tropper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Tropper misses with a few strikes there.
Tropper 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.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tropper throws a counter combo.

Tropper forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Tropper has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is trying to drag Tropper to the mat but Tropper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter wants to take the fight to the mat but Tropper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tropper.
Tropper tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tropper throws a one two combo.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tropper comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Carter stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Tropper is on him like rabid pit bull! Carter slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tropper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scruffy Bushrod (ranked 5639 p4p, 469 weight class) and Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 7098 p4p, 510 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bushrod
vs
Rasmussen

170 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

The Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scruffy Bushrod!
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, Ryland Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rasmussen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to pass the guard but Bushrod defending well.
Rasmussen slows the pace down in half guard.
Rasmussen trying to mount his opponent but Bushrod defends it.
Bushrod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bushrod tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushrod is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bushrod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rasmussen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bushrod wants to improve his position but Rasmussen is controlling well.
Rasmussen content to control rather than advance.
Rasmussen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rasmussen sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasmussen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rasmussen controlling from mount.
Rasmussen trying to control but Bushrod is having none of it.

Rasmussen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryland Rasmussen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Vanilla (ranked 3854 p4p, 357 weight class) and Wulfgar Beornegar (ranked 5139 p4p, 448 weight class). Vanilla comes to the cage accompanied by No Sunshine. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vanilla
vs
Beornegar

185 cm
25
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

The Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, French Vanilla!
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, Wulfgar Beornegar!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beornegar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vanilla is trying to defend but Beornegar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vanilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beornegar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vanilla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beornegar is looking to take a break and control but Vanilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanilla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beornegar is working away from the top position though.
Vanilla wants to get back to his feet.

Vanilla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beornegar pulls his head out easily.
Vanilla is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanilla has hold of Beornegar's hands but Beornegar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vanilla gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beornegar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanilla's head.
Vanilla throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beornegar wants to pass the guard but Vanilla is keeping the position.
Beornegar is working Vanilla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Vanilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beornegar chips away with some ground and pound.
Beornegar chips away with some ground and pound.
Beornegar landing some decent shots from guard.

Vanilla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beornegar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beornegar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vanilla is breathing heavily.
Beornegar working some strikes from top position.

Vanilla is rocked!
Beornegar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vanilla covers up, he's hurt! Beornegar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Beornegar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Beornegar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgar Beornegar!
In defeat, French Vanilla stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good Win'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton James (ranked 4376 p4p, 503 weight class) and Caramon Majere (ranked 5602 p4p, 566 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

James
vs
Majere

188 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

The Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenton James!
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, Caramon Majere!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majere tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Majere tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Majere throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.

James pushes Majere up against the cage in a clinch.
James avoids the elbow strike from Majere, against the cage.
Majere wants to break free but James has control.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Majere lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kenton James has been cut.
James lands with a right to the head.
James'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majere's elbow.
Majere lands an elbow just above James 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.

Majere breaks from the clinch.
Majere looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.

James clinches up against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike from Majere.
James misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majere misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Majere can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majere tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Majere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James lands with a right to the head.
Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James prevents Majere from breaking the clinch.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Majere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the action here for a moment.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
James lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Majere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Majere misses with an elbow strike.
Majere lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from James.
James digs a right hand into Majere's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Majere's gas tank.
Majere looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majere tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from James.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James avoiding damage as Majere throws knees to the body.
James is struggling to control the position.

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

James takes the fight into the clinch.
Majere has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Majere.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Majere throws an elbow that misses.
Majere pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from James.
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 Kenton James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenton James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Majere tries to clinch but James is having none of it.

James instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James scores with a shot to the side of Majere's head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Majere avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Majere backwards.
Majere misses with an elbow over the top.
Majere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Majere lands a nice elbow.
Kenton James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Majere is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Majere backwards.
James blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James leaning against his opponent.
A short right from James on the inside.
Majere missing with knees to the body.
James'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.
James lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James misses with the head strike.
A short left from James.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Majere misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.

Majere breaks the clinch.

James darts in and clinches Majere up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kenton James's cut is getting worse.
Majere lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Majere manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Majere.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majere taking a breather.
Majere lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Nice body punch from James.
Majere is breathing heavily.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Majere misses with some punches.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Majere.

Majere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majere throws a poor cross that misses

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

Majere is rocked!
Kenton James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

James rushes Majere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Majere is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Majere just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James dips a shoulder and cracks Majere with a mighty uppercut! Majere falls back against the cage and James unloads with a barrage of strikes! Majere is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - James screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton James!
A very excited looking Kenton James rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 4553 p4p, 466 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 5603 p4p, 506 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.

McDonald
vs
Williams

180 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

The Juice

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing McDonald from standing up.

McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald 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.

McDonald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams looks winded!
McDonald throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
McDonald throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Williams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Williams is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Williams! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Williams taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Johnson (ranked 5619 p4p, 508 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 5984 p4p, 521 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.

Johnson
vs
Lawrence

179 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

The Juice

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, Roy Johnson!
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, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawrence pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Lawrence keeps him there for the moment.
Lawrence gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawrence is struggling to control the position.

Lawrence gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Lawrence sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lawrence throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawrence finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Lawrence stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawrence trying to land knees to the body.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Lawrence is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawrence is trying to keep Johnson in close.

Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawrence can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike but Lawrence rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Johnson is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.

Lawrence stands up from Johnson's guard - Lawrence perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.

Lawrence jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawrence closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Lawrence's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Lawrence is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lawrence escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson sets himself, and Lawrence steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.

Lawrence closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.

Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lawrence lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence stalling.
Lawrence passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence landing strikes from the mount.
Lawrence controlling the position easily from mount.
Lawrence with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Lawrence goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Lawrence's guard.

Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops Lawrence from standing up.
Lawrence will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson prevents Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawrence has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lawrence lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is wriggling around but Lawrence manages to pass to half guard.
Lawrence is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lawrence is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Lawrence throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawrence finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lawrence passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence controlling the pace for now.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Lawrence cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lawrence tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Lawrence wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lawrence.
Lawrence raining down shots from the mount!

Lawrence looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lawrence tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lawrence has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lawrence is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Johnson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Johnson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lawrence anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Johnson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lawrence slips an arm under Johnson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lawrence has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lawrence is squeezing on Johnson like an anaconda would it's prey. Johnson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malachi Lawrence!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdur Rahman Hodges (ranked 5981 p4p, 484 weight class) and Chase Fuchs (ranked 5490 p4p, 467 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rahman Hodges
vs
Fuchs

170 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

The Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdur Rahman Hodges!
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, Chase Fuchs!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fuchs defends it nicely.
Hodges misses with a takedown

and Fuchs counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuchs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuchs lands a nice forearm strike.
Hodges can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuchs lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges taking a bit of punishment here - Fuchs scoring with strikes.
Fuchs is putting a hurting on Hodges here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fuchs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hodges some visible discomfort.
Hodges is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fuchs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuchs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges taking a bit of punishment here - Fuchs scoring with strikes.
Fuchs cracks Hodges with a big elbow.
Fuchs scoring with punches from side control.

Hodges is rocked!

Fuchs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Hodges is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuchs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuchs cracks Hodges with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fuchs immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hodges is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fuchs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Fuchs!