BFC 2 : Knockout PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ambitions Az A Ryder. Stewart Franks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leroy Williams's chin.

Franks
vs
Williams

171 cm
20
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Stewart Franks!
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, Leroy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Franks.
Franks cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Williams is rocked!
Franks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Franks finish him?
Franks lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Franks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Franks takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Franks scores with a couple of short elbows.

It looks like Leroy Williams has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Franks trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.

Williams is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
Franks postures up.
Franks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franks won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams looks gassed!
Franks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franks is one step ahead there.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franks is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Franks regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Franks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leroy Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to L.L Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Chris Uno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Uno
vs
Li

186 cm
21
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Lone Wolf Fight Gear

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Uno!
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, Li Li!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uno lands an uppercut.
Li tries to pull guard but Uno won't allow it.

Uno breaks from the clinch.
Uno is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chris Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno lands a hook that stumbles Li back into the cage. Uno follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Li to the canvas! Uno pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Li has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Uno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cocaine Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris comes to the cage accompanied by amili. Dayton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by X. Xavier Dayton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Chris
vs
Dayton

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cocaine Chris!
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, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dayton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dayton 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 Chris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dayton shoots in but Chris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dayton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dayton shoots for a takedown but Chris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dayton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chris.
Chris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dayton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dayton regains half guard.
Chris content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton is looking to control Chris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dayton avoid being mounted?
Dayton is not content to let Chris control the position.
Dayton wants to control but Chris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dayton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton is pulling down on Chris's head. It's preventing any offense from Chris, at least for the moment.
Chris controls from within his opponent's 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dayton is on top in guard.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton wanted to stand there but Chris had control of the position.
Dayton trying to control but Chris is working from the bottom.
Chris is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dayton gets to his feet - Chris follows without any prompting.
Dayton misses with a takedown attempt

and Chris counters with a single leg into guard. Dayton didn't expect that.
Cocaine Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Dayton.
Dayton controlling the position.
Chris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dayton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chris is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chris manages to get himself to full guard.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Chris keeps moving.
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Chris is retaining full guard.
Chris is pulling down on Dayton's head to control his posture.
Dayton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cocaine Chris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dayton misses with a takedown attempt
and Chris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dayton tries to bum rush Chris with a series of wild strikes but Chris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Chris counters by moving into the clinch.
Chris leaning his opponent against the cage.

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

Dayton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dayton lands a nice shot to the body.

Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dayton is pushing down on Chris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chris is fighting to maintain full guard but Dayton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Chris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chris is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton is tying to control. Chris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chris trying to control but Dayton postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dayton wants to stand up but Chris has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dayton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Chris has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dayton misses with a body punch

and Chris counters with a single leg into guard. Dayton didn't expect that.

Dayton working for a triangle but Chris defends it easily.
Dayton wants to sweep but no luck.
Chris tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Dayton working a defensive guard but Chris passes into half guard.

Dayton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chris passes into side control!
Chris trying to control the position but Dayton is working away.
Dayton struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dayton gets back to half guard.
Chris is looking to advance position but Dayton won't allow it.
Dayton trying to control but Chris postures up.
Cocaine Chris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton moves into full guard.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dayton is on top in guard.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Chris keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Chris is retaining full guard.
Dayton trying to control but Chris is working from the bottom.
Chris can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dayton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xavier Dayton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dayton throws a series of strikes that have Chris backpedaling.
Dayton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chris counters with a takedown into side control.
Dayton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dayton can't do much from the bottom here.
Chris wants to control but Dayton is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chris working away.
Dayton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chris asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris working away.
Chris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dayton keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Chris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dayton working a defensive guard here.
Chris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Chris connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chris forces his way into half guard.

Dayton actively working from the bottom here.
Chris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Dayton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton gets back to half guard.
Dayton is positioning himself well to prevent Chris advancing to mount.
Dayton trying to control here.
Dayton pushes Chris off looking to stand but Chris dives back in and keeps control.
Chris controlling the action here.
Dayton wants to improve his position but Chris is controlling well.

Chris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dayton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton wants to improve his position but Chris is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Dayton finds it's target.
Dayton misses the shot to the body.
Dayton is looking to clinch.
Dayton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Chris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dayton!
Chris content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cocaine Chris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cocaine Chris!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Kangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gredgory Hyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrik Kangas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kangas
vs
Hyman

181 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Kangas!
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, Gredgory Hyman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyman tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyman tries for a takedown but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kangas shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyman tries to sprawl out of it but Kangas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hyman circles away.
Kangas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hyman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Kangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, if Hyman 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.
Hyman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kangas!
Kangas working to try and regain half guard.
Kangas wants to control but Hyman is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas is looking to get to half guard.
Kangas prevents Hyman from taking his back.
Kangas tries to lock up and control but Hyman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hyman looking to ground and pound but Kangas is blocking nicely.
Hyman looking to finish with strikes here!
Kangas wants to control but Hyman is having none of it.
Hyman prevents Kangas from getting the reversal.
Kangas tries to lock up and control but Hyman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kangas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hyman.
Hyman controlling from the full mount.

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.
Hyman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hyman trying to control but Kangas is having none of it.
Hyman throws some wild stikes that Kangas manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas is trying to escape the mount.
Kangas wants to control but Hyman is having none of it.

Hyman working for a submission but Kangas is keeping him at bay.
Kangas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hyman unloads with some shots from mount but Kangas bucks and avoids them well.
Kangas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hyman controlling from the full mount.
Kangas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kangas is breathing heavily.

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.
Kangas regains half guard.
Kangas trying to control from the bottom.
Hyman slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kangas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hyman on the ground.

Hyman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hyman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kangas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kangas is trying to stand.
Hyman stalling.

Despite being in the dominant position, Gredgory Hyman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kangas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hyman looking for a takedown.
Kangas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hyman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kangas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kangas tries to clinch but Hyman moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kangas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hyman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kangas's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Kangas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kangas! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fredrik Kangas!

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 Jamie Imahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Extor Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Imahara
vs
Ace

188 cm
20
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

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, Jamie Imahara!
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, Extor Ace!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ace forces Imahara back against the cage and clinches.
Ace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imahara.

Ace has picked Imahara up - he's going for a ride! Ace dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ace working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ace is thwarting Imahara's attempts to control the position.

Ace decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Ace rushes Imahara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imahara tries to stall but Ace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Imahara pushes off an throws an elbow but Ace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imahara can't break the clinch.
Ace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Imahara backwards.
Ace keeps control of Imahara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Ace.

Ace pulls guard effortlessly.
Ace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ace throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Imahara gets to his feet. Ace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imahara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Imahara as Ace shoots in.
Ace looks gassed!
Ace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imahara swivels and escapes.
Jamie Imahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Extor Ace.
Imahara avoids the body shot from Ace.

Imahara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Imahara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imahara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Imahara is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ace tries to lock up and control but Imahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imahara wants to control the pace but Ace is squirming around nicely.
Imahara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Imahara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ace is surviving well by controlling Imahara's body position as best he can.
Ace is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace wants to hold on but Imahara pushes him away.
Imahara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imahara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ace throwing hammer fists to the chest of Imahara. What's that going to do exactly?
Imahara with a couple of short strikes.
Imahara with good strikes from the mount here!
Ace tries to reverse the position but Imahara maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imahara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ace tries to hold on but Imahara postures up.
Imahara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ace is looking to escape.
Imahara avoids the attempt from Ace to control.
Imahara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ace is squirming around, avoiding Imahara's attempts to control the action.
Imahara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Imahara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ace?

That's four 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.

Imahara get's back to his feet.
Imahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ace circles away.
Imahara tries to close the distance and clinch but Ace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Imahara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ace wants to sweep but no luck.
Ace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ace trying to control the action but Imahara is working from the bottom.
Ace stalling.
Imahara is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imahara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ace.
Ace is trying to control the action in half guard but Imahara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Jamie Imahara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Imahara is trying to control but can't.
Ace wants to free his trapped foot but Imahara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Imahara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ace is working away from the top position though.
Imahara is not content to let Ace control the position.
Imahara wants to control but Ace is keeping busy.
Ace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Imahara is pressing down on Ace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imahara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamie Imahara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Imahara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Imahara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Ace lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imahara wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ace is looking to take a break and control but Imahara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ace is thwarting Imahara's attempts to control the position.
Imahara wants to get back to full guard.

Ace decides to stand up.

Ace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Imahara to the mat! Imahara manages to get full guard.
Imahara trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Imahara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Imahara lands a jab to the head.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imahara lands a few punches from side control.
Ace manages to get back to half guard.
Imahara not doing much here.
Ace wants to get back to his feet.
Imahara is looking to advance position but Ace won't allow it.
Ace lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Ace gets back to full guard.
Imahara trying to control the position from guard on top but Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ace had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Imahara is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ace Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Imahara's back instead.
The referee is taking a good look at Imahara as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ace!

Imahara is rocked!

It looks like Jamie Imahara has been cut.
Ace lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oh Imahara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Even with his hooks in, Ace manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ace punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ace somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Imahara has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ace.
Ace misses with a punch to the head.
Ace tries to keep control of the position but Imahara is staying busy.
Imahara covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ace missing with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Ace manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ace misses with punches from the back.
Imahara seems to have got his legs back now.
Imahara tries to roll but Ace sticks to his back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ace. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Can Imahara hold on?! Ace is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imahara trying to control the hands but Ace breaks the grip.
Imahara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ace on the ground.
Imahara covers up after that shot from Ace.
Ace throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Imahara is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imahara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Imahara right now.
Ace throwing damaging strikes from the back! Imahara could be in trouble here!
Imahara has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Extor Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Imahara'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!

Imahara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Imahara lands in his opponent's guard.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Imahara from controlling successfully.
Imahara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Imahara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imahara postures up and lands a big shot to Ace's brow.
Ace wants to stand and escape but Imahara is having none of it.
Ace wants to sweep but no luck.
Imahara wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Imahara sitting in guard here, content to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Imahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Ace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Imahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace is trying desperately to improve position.
Ace is squirming around, avoiding Imahara's attempts to control the action.
Ace gets back to half guard.
Ace regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ace looking for a sweep. Not yet Ace, not yet.
Imahara wants to stand but Ace has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ace throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Ace wants to stand and escape but Imahara is having none of it.
Ace wants to sweep here but Imahara controlling him for the moment.
Ace is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Imahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imahara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ace is fending him off so far but Imahara persists. Nope, Ace circles away and we're back to standing.

Imahara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ace sprawls well initially but Imahara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Imahara wants to take a breather but Ace is having none of it.
Imahara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ace pushes Imahara off looking to stand but Imahara dives back in and keeps control.
Imahara wants to pass to mount but Ace is defending the position.
Imahara is tying to control. Ace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imahara tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ace.
Imahara is looking to take a break and control but Ace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imahara stops Ace from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ace scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Imahara pushes Ace off looking to stand but Ace dives back in and keeps control.
Ace wants to pass the guard but Imahara is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ace working the head and body with strikes.
Imahara tries to get to full guard but Ace has control of the leg.
Imahara trying to control but Ace postures up.
Imahara is in trouble now - Ace has advanced to mount!
Imahara tries to hold on but Ace postures up.
Imahara is looking to improve his position but Ace isn't that keen on the idea.
Imahara is working hard here to advance position.
Ace trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four 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.
Imahara can't escape the position.
Imahara wants to hold on but Ace pushes him away.
Imahara is trying to escape the mount.
Imahara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Imahara is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Ace.
Imahara tries to hold on but Ace pushes him away.
Imahara tries to reverse the position but Ace maintains control.
Ace with shots to the head and body - Imahara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Imahara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Imahara tries to roll over but Ace keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Extor Ace.
I think Ace 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Extor Ace!

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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Keenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B Real (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Keenin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Keenin
vs
Real

150 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Tony Keenin!
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, B Real!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenin moves out of range as Real strikes.
Keenin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Real.
Keenin fails with the takedown.
Real doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenin circles away.

Keenin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Real is trying to control Keenin's posture but Keenin avoids it.
Real is not content to let Keenin control the position.
Real is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Real tries to get to full guard but Keenin has control of the leg.
Keenin controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Real moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keenin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Real works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keenin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Real on the ground.
Real wants to sweep here but Keenin controlling him for the moment.
Real working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keenin.
Keenin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Real looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keenin wants to pass the guard but Real is keeping the position.

Real looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Real trying to control the position.
Keenin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Real is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Keenin trying to control the position from guard on top but Real is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenin is working Real over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Real is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Real wants to sweep here but Keenin controlling him for the moment.
Real keeping moving, preventing Keenin from controlling successfully.
Real keeping full guard, as Keenin tries to pass.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Real looking for a guillotine here but Keenin defends easily.
Real looks gassed!
Keenin throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Real thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Keenin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keenin trying to control but Real is working from the bottom.
Keenin is really struggling to control Real but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Real not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keenin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Real working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keenin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keenin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Real is looking for a triangle but Keenin pushes his legs off easily.
Keenin looking to pass the guard.
Keenin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenin postures up and lands a big shot to Real's brow.
Keenin landing some decent shots from guard.
Keenin trying to control but Real is working from the bottom.
Keenin is looking to work some ground and pound but Real has wrist control.
Keenin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keenin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Real is keeping the position for now.
Real avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Real working for a triangle but Keenin defends it easily.

Keenin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keenin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Real looking for a guillotine here but Keenin defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keenin throws a shot from downtown. Real moves away and avoids it.
Real moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Real fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to de liver by Keenin. Beautiful body shot.
Keenin shoots in but Real avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Real bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenin tries to buck Real off but Real is having none of it.

Real wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keenin, who protects the arm well.
Real misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Real works to advance to full mount. Keenin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Real takes Keenin's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
I really don't envy Keenin right now.

Keenin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Real's arms.

Keenin fending off the submission attempt from Real.
Real is breathing heavily.
Keenin tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Real tightening his grip on Keenin, looking for the choke.
Keenin wants to control his opponent's hands but Real gets his hands free.

Keenin showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenin wants to get back to his feet.
Keenin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Keenin is keeping busy.
Real gets his hands free as Keenin looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenin wants to escape the position.

Real working for a choke but Keenin is defending well.
Keenin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Real trying to control the action but Keenin is working from the bottom.
Real missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Keenin is defending against the submission attempts here by Real.

Real is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keenin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Real.
Real wants to control but Keenin is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Real missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Real trying to mount his opponent but Keenin defends it.
Real frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Real is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Keenin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Keenin wants to control but Real is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenin is trying to reverse the position but instead Real has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Keenin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keenin is trying to stand back up.
Keenin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

B Real 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!

Keenin fails with the takedown
and Real counters with a body kick that stops Keenin in his tracks momentarily.
Real slips a straight right by Keenin.
Real throws a head kick that Keenin semi-blocks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Keenin has his takedown stuffed

and Real holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenin is pressed up against the cage. Real has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keenin down to the mat. Keenin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Real shoots for a takedown but Keenin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keenin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Real moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Real doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenin circles away.
B Real seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Keenin.
Keenin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Real decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keenin's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Keenin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Real trying to control but Keenin is working from the bottom.
Keenin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Real pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keenin is keeping the position for now.

Real drops back looking for a leg! Keenin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keenin manages to kick Real off! Real jumps back into Keenin's guard.
Keenin controls Real momentarily but Real frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Real stops Keenin from standing up.
Real trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Real fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Real shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keenin fails with the takedown

and Real counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Real is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenin trying to hold on to Real's head to control him but Real postures up.
Real passes to side control.
Real wants to control but Keenin is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Keenin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Real throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Real has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Real is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Keenin has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Real working for a submission but Keenin is keeping him at bay.
Keenin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Real has control of Keenin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keenin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Real trying to control but Keenin is having none of it.
Keenin is trying to escape the mount.
Tony Keenin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Real has isolated one of Keenin's arms. Keenin looking to fight him off but Real twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). B Real!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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