WW VII: Kline VS Davis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chin Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TURBO. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Po
vs
Robinson

192 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Core Athletics

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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, Chin Po!
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, Nicky Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson is looking to clinch but Po is avoiding it.
Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Nicky Robinson has been cut.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Po misses.

Po clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Robinson is working for takedown but Po is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Po is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Po won't allow it.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Po pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chin Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Robinson.
Robinson clinches but Po breaks the clinch

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

Robinson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws an overhand right that has Robinson reeling! Po follows up with more punches and Robinson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chin Po!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galbraith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galbraith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brian Bowles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Galbraith's chin.

Bowles
vs
Galbraith

175 cm
18
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Bowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Galbraith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bowles clinches with his opponent.

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

Galbraith is working an open guard so Bowles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Galbraith with that takedown attempt.
Galbraith wants to clinch up but Bowles keeps it at a distance.
John Galbraith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galbraith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowles circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Galbraith both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Brian Bowles has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galbraith drops Bowles with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bowles! Galbraith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Galbraith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Spiller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ozawa
vs
Spiller

177 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Ozawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Spiller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spiller looks to throw the jab but Ozawa is out of range.
Spiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozawa shoots in for a takedown but Spiller shows good takedown defense.
Spiller throws a nice looking combination but Ozawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ozawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Spiller tries to sprawl out of it but Ozawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spiller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ozawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiller misses with an uppercut.
Spiller lands a nice hook to Ozawa's body. Ozawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ozawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spiller is fending him off so far but Ozawa persists. Nope, Spiller circles away and we're back to standing.
Spiller lands a head shot.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Ozawa fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Spiller. No joy for Ozawa on that attempt.
Ozawa slips under a jab from Spiller.
Spiller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller scores with a nice strike.
Spiller lands with an overhand left.
Spiller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spiller is fending him off so far but Ozawa persists. Nope, Spiller circles away and we're back to standing.
David Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozawa is breathing heavily.
Ozawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Spiller tries to sprawl out of it but Ozawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spiller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ozawa closes the distance and clinches up with Spiller, looking for a takedown. Ozawa pushes Spiller against the cage but Spiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spiller misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Spiller. No joy for Ozawa on that attempt.
Ozawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiller throws a series of punches but Ozawa avoids them all with ease.

Spiller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Spiller tries to control but Ozawa wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller prevents Ozawa from getting the reversal.
Ozawa is working hard here to advance position.
Spiller blocks Ozawa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Spiller is trying to control here but Ozawa has managed to regain half guard.
Spiller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spiller scores with a jab to the head.
Ozawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Spiller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ozawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ozawa looking for a guillotine here but Spiller defends easily.
Spiller trying to control but Ozawa is working from the bottom.

Ozawa looking for a guillotine here but Spiller defends easily.

Ozawa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Spiller escapes and throws Ozawa's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Spiller is chipping away with strikes.
Ozawa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ozawa is looking for a sweep. Spiller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ozawa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ozawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spiller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spiller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozawa tries for a takedown but Spiller circles away easily
and Spiller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spiller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spiller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spiller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ozawa wants to clinch but Spiller slips to the side
and Spiller counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozawa fails with the takedown
enabling Spiller to counter with a crisp jab.

Ozawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ozawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiller pushes Ozawa off looking to stand but Ozawa dives back in and keeps control.

Ozawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spiller defends it well.
Ozawa wants to control but Spiller is keeping him busy.
Ozawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller prevents Ozawa from taking his back.

Ozawa working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Spiller turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ozawa off and cradles Spiller's limp body as Ozawa celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mario Ozawa!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Ultramarine as his entrance music. Paul Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Davidson
vs
Jackson

185 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Davidson!
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, Paul Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Davidson avoids it well.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Paul Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Davidson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Davidson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidson.
Davidson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Jackson is rocked!
Davidson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Jackson crumples to the floor! Davidson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Davidson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartosz Kotowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez has chosen Mexicano as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kotowiec
vs
Vasquez

184 cm
19
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartosz Kotowiec!
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, Hector Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotowiec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquez is fending him off so far but Kotowiec persists. Nope, Vasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquez stalks Kotowiec and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kotowiec's face. Kotowiec staggers backwards, shaken.
Kotowiec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez throws out a powerful jab.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Vasquez swinging wildly here.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Kotowiec is having none of it.
Kotowiec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartosz Kotowiec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotowiec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Kotowiec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez wants to clinch.
Kotowiec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasquez as he avoids it easily.
Kotowiec misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kotowiec keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotowiec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasquez pinned against the cage. Vasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez lands a nice hook to Kotowiec's body. Kotowiec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kotowiec is breathing heavily.
Vasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Bartosz Kotowiec has been cut.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kotowiec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kotowiec. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vasquez throws a right hand that Kotowiec ducks under and follows up with a left that Kotowiec also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hector Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kotowiec drops his hands momentarily and Vasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Kotowiec is rocked!
Kotowiec swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Oh Kotowiec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kotowiec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kotowiec circles away.
Kotowiec seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands a jab-cross combination.

Bartosz Kotowiec's cut is getting worse.
Vasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a one two! Kotowiec had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Vasquez drops Kotowiec with a beautiful combination! Kotowiec stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasquez is looking for the KO!
Vasquez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kotowiec - he's out on his feet here! Vasquez follows up with another monster hook that separates Kotowiec from consciousness! Kotowiec falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Vasquez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hector Vasquez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Loucks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Dawn of War as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Loucks
vs
Smith

175 cm
21
177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

181 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Loucks!
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, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Loucks walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Loucks misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loucks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Smith drops Loucks with a right and a left! Smith comes rushing in but Loucks regains his composure and manages to keep Smith in guard.

Loucks is rocked!

It looks like Sean Loucks has been cut.
Loucks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oh Loucks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loucks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loucks seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loucks is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Well, if Loucks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loucks 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.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Loucks is controlling him
Loucks trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loucks stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is not content to let Loucks control the position.
Loucks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Loucks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Loucks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loucks trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Loucks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loucks won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loucks controlling from the full mount.
Smith is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loucks working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Loucks with the ground and pound from mount.
Loucks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Loucks looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Loucks has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Loucks is breathing heavily.
Smith really wants to buck Loucks off and get back to his feet.
Loucks looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Loucks throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Loucks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smith throws a series of punches but Loucks avoids them all with ease.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Loucks. Loucks gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nice combo by Smith! Oh, that's hurt him - Loucks falls to the canvas and Smith follows him into side control.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Loucks prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith wants to control but Loucks is keeping him busy.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Loucks defends.
Smith throwing strikes but Loucks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Loucks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Loucks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Loucks tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loucks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loucks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Loucks scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith is trying to buck Loucks off.

Loucks decides to stand back up. Loucks steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss

and Loucks counters with a takedown into side control.

Loucks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Loucks is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Loucks somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Loucks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to stand back up.

Loucks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.

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.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Smith covers up after that shot from Loucks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Loucks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Loucks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Loucks or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Loucks dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Loucks's head and hops out.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loucks sprawls well. Loucks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Loucks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Loucks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loucks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Loucks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab

and Loucks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loucks smiles and moves away.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a right hand that Loucks ducks under and follows up with a left that Loucks also avoids with ease.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loucks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loucks circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Loucks counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination but Loucks avoids it well.
Smith throws a series of punches but Loucks moves out of range.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination

and Loucks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Loucks from controlling successfully.
Loucks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loucks stops Smith from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loucks wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Loucks passes into half guard.

Loucks in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Loucks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Loucks!

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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kline
vs
Davis

190 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
222 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Kline!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kline staying out of range there.

Kline closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kline lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kline trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Davis has Kline pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kline fails to land the takedown.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nick Kline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kline.
Kline tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Kline. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kline closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Kline keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kline. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kline presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kline tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
Kline is really struggling to control Davis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Davis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kline has taken his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis won't enjoy being in this position. Kline looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Davis is tapping - it's over boys! Kline picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Kline!
Nick Kline retains his heavyweight title!