NYFE: Liberty City Throwdown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issa Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Till I Collapse. Dave Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dave Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Locke
vs
Johnson

208 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issa Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Locke slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Locke.

It looks like Dave Johnson has been cut.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.

Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Locke sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Locke hang on?
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!

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looks gassed!
Locke is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.
Locke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

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.
Locke is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Locke drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Locke stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Locke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Locke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Locke trying to control the position here.
Johnson won't allow Locke to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Locke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Johnson has his foot on Locke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locke works his way back into a safe position though.
Locke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Locke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Locke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Locke looking to pass the guard.
Locke is working hard here to advance position.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Locke pushes his legs off easily.
Locke tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Locke to score with a decent uppercut.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Locke lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Locke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issa Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Locke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Locke somewhat.

Locke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Locke holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.

Locke successfully pulls guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Locke lands a two punch combo.
Locke shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Locke connects with a body shot.

Locke gets the takedown into side control.
Locke staying calm.
Locke throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Issa Locke.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Locke shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Locke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issa Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Locke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke slips a straight right by Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Locke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Locke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Locke throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issa Locke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Johnson's cut.
That's time! 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.

Locke lands with an overhand left.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Issa Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Locke lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson checks a low kick from Locke.
Locke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Locke moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Locke won't allow it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Locke holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locke smiles and moves away.
Issa Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Johnson.
Locke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Issa Locke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Locke throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Locke misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Locke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Locke scores with a nice right hand.
Locke throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke lands a two punch combo.
Locke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Locke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Locke throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Locke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Locke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Locke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Locke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Locke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Issa Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.

Locke clinches with his opponent.
Locke tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Locke looking for a takedown.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locke smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke throws out a powerful jab.
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Locke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Locke persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Locke has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Locke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Locke gets a takedown into half guard.
Locke trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Locke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom but Locke passes into side control!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dave Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The referee asks Locke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Locke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issa Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Locke 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issa Locke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewan McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX "Party Up". Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McGuire
vs
Builder

205 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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, Ewan McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builder tries a head kick but it misses.
Builder walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
Builder misses with a looping left.

McGuire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGuire remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McGuire scoring with punches from side control.
Builder looks gassed!
McGuire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGuire controlling the position from side mount.
McGuire tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGuire trying to control the action but Builder is working from the bottom.
Builder tries to improve position but can't.

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

McGuire decides to stand back up.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Builder holds him up against the cage and eventually McGuire drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewan McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Builder keeps him there for the moment.

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

McGuire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from Builder misses.
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Builder misses with a head kick.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Builder taking a breather.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Builder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch but Builder moves out of range.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Builder as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuire is defended easily by Builder.
McGuire shoots in and drives through. Builder sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Builder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Builder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Builder is avoiding it.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Builder tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Builder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Builder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Builder tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewan McGuire 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.

McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Builder as he avoids it easily.
Builder on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Builder darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
McGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Builder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewan McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McGuire successfully pulls guard.
Builder trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Builder is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stops Builder from standing up.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Builder keeps moving.
Builder can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGuire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Builder defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGuire landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGuire lands a big shot there that rocks Builder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire landing strikes from the mount and Builder is in trouble!
McGuire controlling from the full mount.

McGuire stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire.
McGuire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Builder circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Builder.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Bob Builder has been cut.
Ewan McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Builder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

McGuire scores a takedown into full mount!
McGuire controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGuire is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Builder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Builder shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewan McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Builder tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with a head kick.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch

and Builder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Builder working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

McGuire has Builder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGuire pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Builder tumbling to the mat - McGuire dives into Builder's guard.
Builder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.

McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Builder, up you get!
Builder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire shoots for a double leg takedown but Builder sprawls well. He's pushed McGuire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Builder keeps it at a distance.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.

McGuire pushes Builder up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to score a body lock takedown but Builder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Builder's efforts to push away.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Builder has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Builder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewan McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire shoots in but Builder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Builder misses with a kick to the body

and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Builder won't be happy with that.
McGuire is working Builder over with some ground and pound from side control.
Builder prevents McGuire from moving into mount.
Builder parries the strikes from McGuire easily there. McGuire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Builder to escape.
McGuire working the ground and pound.
Bob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Builder tries to escape but McGuire is in control.

McGuire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Builder has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGuire landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder taking punishment in the form of punches.
Builder is trying to escape the position but McGuire is controlling the position.
Builder dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
McGuire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGuire advances nicely into full mount.
McGuire landing punches.
McGuire cracks Builder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ewan McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGuire controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire tries to control but Builder wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire content just to control the position here.
Ewan McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewan McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewan McGuire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drazen Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Petrov

179 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drazen Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Jones.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Petrov's head back.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Petrov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.

Petrov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Petrov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrov, into his guard.

Jones 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Petrov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Petrov backing up. Petrov nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Quinton Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Quinton Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrov wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petrov avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Petrov dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones stalling the fight.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a combination

and Petrov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Petrov.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Petrov tries to clinch but Jones moves away
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Petrov moves into the clinch.
Petrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Quinton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drazen Petrov.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Jones clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clausey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cook
vs
Clausey

188 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Clausey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausey shoots in looking for a takedown. Cook tries to sprawl out of it but Clausey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Cook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clausey sprawls well initially but Cook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cook content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Clausey actively working from the bottom here.
Clausey tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
Cook drops an elbow to the side of Clausey's head.
Cook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clausey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cook manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook controlling his opponent.
Cook is landing with some decent strikes but Clausey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey is looking to improve his position but Cook isn't that keen on the idea.
Clausey is bucking up trying to escape but Cook cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clausey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cook raining down shots from the mount!
Cook controlling from mount.
Clausey is looking to get to half guard.
Cook scoring with strikes but Clausey is staying in there.
Cook looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook with the ground and pound from mount.
Clausey looks gassed!
Cook working Clausey over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Cook connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cook with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cook controlling from the full mount.
Cook dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook content just to control the position here.
Cook with shots to the head and body - Clausey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cook lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clausey hang on?
Cook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cook lands a heavy elbow.
Cook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cook working the ground and pound effectively.

Clausey is rocked!
A big strike lands for Cook! That's really hurt Clausey and he's turned his back - Cook keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cook jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Cook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Raymore Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Himbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Raymore Ardonia
vs
Spice

192 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

212 cm
25
276 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Himbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice throws the kick towards the body but Ardonia avoids it.

Spice feints and as Ardonia raises his hands in defense, Spice changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spice trying to control the position from guard on top but Ardonia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ardonia wants to sweep here but Spice controlling him for the moment.
Spice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ardonia looking for a sweep. Not yet Ardonia, not yet.
Ardonia working a defensive guard here.
Ardonia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spice advances to half guard.
Spice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardonia keeps working.
Ardonia wants to improve his position but Spice is controlling well.
Ardonia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
Ardonia wants to control the action here but instead Spice manages to pass to full mount!
Spice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ardonia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spice on the ground.

Spice wants to finish this one by submission but Ardonia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spice.
Ardonia is trying to stand but he's just given Spice his back.
I really don't envy Ardonia right now.
Ardonia turns into Spice and is now in his guard.
Ardonia preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom.
Ardonia stopping the sweep attempt from Spice.
Spice is pulling down on Ardonia's head to control his posture.
Spice trying to keep a closed guard but Ardonia is proving a slippery customer.
Spice looks gassed!
Spice tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Ardonia trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ardonia cracks Spice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Himbo Spice has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spice lands in his opponent's guard.
Ardonia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spice is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Himbo Spice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Himbo Spice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ardonia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ardonia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ardonia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spice dives in and grabs Ardonia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ardonia pushes down on Spice's head and hops out.
Spice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ardonia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Spice moves into the clinch.
Spice tries to pull guard but Ardonia holds him up against the cage and eventually Spice drops back down to his feet.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbo Spice.
Spice keeps control of Ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spice is breathing heavily.

Ardonia manages to break the clinch.
Ardonia throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ardonia.
Ardonia looks to land a combination but Spice avoids it well.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spice fails with a takedown attempt.
Ardonia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ardonia throws a right and a left that Spice avoids nicely.
Ardonia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ardonia jabs Spice right on the nose. Spice blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia misses with a two punch combination.
Spice doesn't manage to clinch there - Ardonia circles away.
Ardonia misses the jab.
Spice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardonia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice shoots in but no luck this time.
Spice moves out of range of the strikes.
Ardonia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spice.
Spice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ardonia avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ardonia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spice momentarily.
Jab, jab by Ardonia - just one landing.
Spice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ardonia.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Ardonia moves out of range easily.
Spice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ardonia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spice somewhat.
Spice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ardonia as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia misses with a wild combination.
Ardonia misses with the combination.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
Spice throws a nice looking combination but Ardonia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Spice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ardonia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spice is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Raymore Ardonia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Himbo Spice's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Ardonia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spice's head backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ardonia here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ardonia scores with a jab.
Ardonia misses with the combination.
Spice fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice shoots in but no luck this time.
Spice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ardonia circles away.
Ardonia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Spice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ardonia's guard.
Ardonia trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice wants to control from the top but Ardonia keeps moving.
Ardonia wants to get back to his feet but Spice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spice wants to control from the top but Ardonia keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ardonia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ardonia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardonia loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
Spice tries to clinch but Ardonia moves out of range.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ardonia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice shoots in looking for a takedown. Ardonia tries to sprawl out of it but Spice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ardonia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Himbo Spice.
Spice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Ardonia misses.
Ardonia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spice dodges the punch combination from Ardonia.
Spice dives in and grabs Ardonia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ardonia pushes down on Spice's head and hops out.
Ardonia throws a combination. Spice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ardonia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ardonia looks to throw the jab but Spice is out of range.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ardonia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ardonia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ardonia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Ardonia misses with a double jab

and Spice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ardonia's guard.

Spice decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Himbo Spice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himbo Spice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison McGown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGown
vs
Wonder

198 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamison McGown!
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, Nick Wonder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Nick Wonder has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGown avoids the head kick by Wonder.
Wonder walks straight into a right hand from McGown - that's dropped him! McGown jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wonder from any more punishment! Wonder complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamison McGown!