NYFE: Mecca III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawne Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Hawk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Parker
vs
Hawk

205 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawne Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawk throws a combination that misses

and Parker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawk's guard.
Parker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.

Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Shawne Parker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Parker gets a clinch.
Parker missing with knees to the body.
Hawk avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker controlling the action here for a moment.
Hawk can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker lands an elbow just above Hawk 's eye.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Parker stalling the fight.

Hawk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parker uses from the top position.
Hawk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parker!
Hawk looks gassed!
Parker tries to control Hawk's body but Hawk pushes him off. Parker squirms to his side and now Hawk has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hawk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hawk looking for the RNC.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk controlling well, preventing Parker from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Hawk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!
Shawne Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Parker misses with an elbow strike.
Parker is working Hawk over against the ropes.
Parker slowing the pace effectively.
Parker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parker is stalling here.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Parker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hawk misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a two punch combo.

Parker instigates a clinch.
Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker slowing the pace effectively.
Parker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands an elbow that stopped Hawk in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parker.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawne Parker.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a two punch combo.
Hawk is breathing heavily.

Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawne Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hawk.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parker gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Parker lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Parker.
Parker lands an elbow inside that Hawk shrugs off.
Parker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Parker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawk's defenses.
Parker lands an elbow inside that Hawk shrugs off.
Hawk being controlled against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands an elbow just above Hawk 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands an elbow inside.
Parker pushes Hawk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
Hawk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the ropes.
Parker lands an elbow that stopped Hawk in his tracks for a moment.
Parker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker lands an elbow that stopped Hawk in his tracks for a moment.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Parker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker misses with a knee to the head.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Parker is stalling here.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parker working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Shawne Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker lands a knee to the body.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawne Parker dominated that second round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hawk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.

Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
Parker lands an elbow just above Hawk 's eye.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
Parker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Parker landing knees to the head.
Hawk being controlled against the ropes.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Parker is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hawk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Parker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Hawk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk.

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.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
Parker scores with a knee to the head.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker stalls.
Parker seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawne Parker.

Hawk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Hawk 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.

Hawk is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.

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.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawk did well to prevent Parker getting side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawne Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawne Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Schortsanitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schortsanitis comes to the ring accompanied by Ipoxthonios - Kane Ntou. Judge has chosen Kurupt "Ride Wit Us" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ethan Judge is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Schortsanitis
vs
Judge

192 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
274 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Schortsanitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Judge!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schortsanitis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Schortsanitis clinches up with Judge and pushes him back against the ropes.
Judge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Judge lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Schortsanitis.

It looks like Ethan Judge has been cut.
Judge being controlled against the ropes.
Schortsanitis lands a damaging elbow.
Schortsanitis stalling against the ropes.
Schortsanitis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Judge tries to work over Schortsanitis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schortsanitis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Judge up against the ropes.
Schortsanitis with a knee to the head.
Schortsanitis scores a nice knee to the body.
Schortsanitis lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schortsanitis lands a right hand.
Schortsanitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schortsanitis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judge backwards.

That has opened up Ethan Judge's cut even more.
Judge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schortsanitis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judge's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schortsanitis lands a nice knee to the body.
Judge looks gassed!
Schortsanitis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schortsanitis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
Still in the clinch, Schortsanitis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schortsanitis lands an elbow inside that Judge shrugs off.
Schortsanitis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Schortsanitis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judges head.
A short right from Schortsanitis on the inside.

The cut above Ethan Judge's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Schortsanitis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schortsanitis gets through Judge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judge trying to control the position but instead, Schortsanitis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Judge into the ropes.
Schortsanitis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schortsanitis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judge trying to control the position but instead, Schortsanitis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Judge into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schortsanitis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schortsanitis lands a hook that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
Nice body punch from Schortsanitis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schortsanitis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schortsanitis misses with a knee strike.
Schortsanitis taking a breather.
Schortsanitis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Judge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schortsanitis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schortsanitis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schortsanitis taking a breather.
Schortsanitis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schortsanitis lands a knee to the head.

Ethan Judge's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Judge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schortsanitis.
Judge misses with a punch on the inside.
Judge is trying to stall.
Judge seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Schortsanitis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schortsanitis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis throws an elbow that misses.
Schortsanitis controlling the action here for a moment.
Schortsanitis scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judge.
Schortsanitis has Judge pressed against the ropes, preventing Judge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schortsanitis misses with a knee strike.
Judge being controlled against the ropes.
Judge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schortsanitis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schortsanitis blocks an uppercut.
Schortsanitis cracks Judge with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schortsanitis.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Schortsanitis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
Judge has a couple of punches blocked by Schortsanitis.
Nice body punch from Judge.
Judge is trying to break free.
Schortsanitis stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Judge breaks from the clinch.
Judge tries to clinch up but Schortsanitis circles away and keeps his distance.
Schortsanitis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Judge tries to clinch up

and Schortsanitis counters by clinching up.
Judge is trying to maintain a safe position but Schortsanitis gets an underhook and turns Judge into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Schortsanitis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judge lands a body shot.
Judge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schortsanitis stalling in the clinch.
Judge is looking to control Schortsanitis's arms but Schortsanitis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Judge has his back to the ropes.
Schortsanitis lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Judge as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schortsanitis has a couple of punches blocked by Judge.
Judge can't find room to land a body shot as Schortsanitis controls the action.
Schortsanitis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Judge - that landed with a thud.
Judge lands a left hand.
Schortsanitis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikos Schortsanitis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Judge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Judge punishes Schortsanitis's body with a nice straight punch.
Schortsanitis lands a two punch combo.
Judge connects with a body shot.
Judge looks to clinch

and Schortsanitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schortsanitis.
Judge is trying to stall.
Schortsanitis misses with a knee to the head.
Schortsanitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judge can do to turn this around?
Judge tries a body shot but Schortsanitis blocks it.
Judge lands a shot to the body.
Judge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Judge breaks from the clinch.
Judge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Judge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schortsanitis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Schortsanitis is just out of range.
Judge lands a leg kick that knocks Schortsanitis off balance momentarily.

Judge clinches up with Schortsanitis and pushes him back against the ropes.
Judge stalling in the clinch but Schortsanitis improves position.
Schortsanitis pushes Judge back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Judge misses with a body punch.
Judge avoids a wild elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
Judge takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Judge.
Schortsanitis is looking to control Judge's arms but Judge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schortsanitis has his back to the ropes.
Judge is trying to stall.
Judge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Judge - that landed with a thud.
Schortsanitis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Judge's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge tries to break the clinch but Schortsanitis is controlling the position.
Nikos Schortsanitis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Judge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Judge cracks Schortsanitis with a nice body shot.
Judge trying to control the position but instead, Schortsanitis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Judge into the ropes.
Schortsanitis has a couple of punches blocked by Judge.
Judge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Judge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Judge stalling in the clinch but Schortsanitis improves position.
Judge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schortsanitis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Judge is trying to maintain a safe position but Schortsanitis gets an underhook and turns Judge into the ropes.
Judge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judge is working Schortsanitis over against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Judge.
A head punch on the inside from Judge fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Judge blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis misses with an elbow strike.
Judge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judge working aggressively here.
Judge is looking to break free of the clinch but Schortsanitis has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Judge as the two fighters clinch.
Judge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Judge has had enough of the clinch but Schortsanitis keeps him there for the moment.
Judge blocks an elbow strike.

Judge manages to break the clinch.
Schortsanitis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judge scores with a jab to the head.

Schortsanitis darts in and clinches Judge up against the ropes.
Schortsanitis is trying to maintain a safe position but Judge gets an underhook and turns Schortsanitis into the ropes.
Judge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Judge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Judge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judge is trying to break the clinch but Schortsanitis is controlling him.
Judge tries to circle away but Schortsanitis has him pinned against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schortsanitis.
Judge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schortsanitis is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Schortsanitis.
Judge misses with a punch on the inside.
Judge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Judge wants to stall.
Schortsanitis is trying to maintain a safe position but Judge gets an underhook and turns Schortsanitis into the ropes.
Schortsanitis with a knee to the head.
Judge pushes Schortsanitis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Judge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judge misses with the head strike.
Schortsanitis blocks an uppercut.
Schortsanitis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Judge's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Judge stalling in the clinch but Schortsanitis improves position.
Schortsanitis lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Judge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Judge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Judge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Judge looks to land a right hand but Schortsanitis moved out of range.
Judge looks to land a body kick but Schortsanitis moved away.
Schortsanitis keeps the fight on the outside.
Judge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schortsanitis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judge misses with a few strikes there.

Schortsanitis moves into range and clinches up with Judge.
Schortsanitis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Judge is keeping busy.
Schortsanitis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judge's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge scores with a hook to the body.
Judge is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schortsanitis lands a damaging elbow.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow inside that Judge shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge is looking to break free of the clinch but Schortsanitis has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schortsanitis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schortsanitis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
Schortsanitis lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nikos Schortsanitis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes into the arena with Andreas Johnson - Glorious blaring out of the sound system. Carson Holliday has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holliday
vs
Kane

190 cm
21
179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Kane!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane swinging wildly here.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.

Holliday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Holliday working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kane is letting Holliday control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is not content to let Holliday control the position.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Holliday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kane, who protects the arm well.

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.
Kane is not content to let Holliday control the position.

Holliday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holliday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there.

Holliday has hold of Kane's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kane tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Holliday cranks the arm and Kane screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kane, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carson Holliday!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Terpak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's entrance music is Big Shit Poppin' - T.I.. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roman Terpak was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Palmer
vs
Terpak

191 cm
19
218 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
214 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Terpak!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer stuffs the takedown.
Terpak thows a body shot but no joy.

Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Terpak's head.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Terpak is trying to maintain a safe position but Palmer gets an underhook and turns Terpak into the ropes.
Terpak jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Terpak around his waist. Terpak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terpak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terpak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terpak being controlled against the ropes.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Terpak tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Casey Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Terpak.
Terpak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palmer is defending well for now.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Terpak tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Terpak drops back down to his feet.
Terpak misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terpaks head.
Palmer misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Terpak backwards.
Terpak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terpak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.

Terpak is rocked!
Palmer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Terpak is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Terpak! Palmer unloads with more strikes and Terpak sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Palmer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JaMarcus Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JaMarcus Royale has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Royale
vs
Riggins

205 cm
26
286 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
295 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JaMarcus Royale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Royale scores with a nice body kick.
Royale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riggins.
Royale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Royale misses.

Royale instigates a clinch.
Riggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Royale walks away with a smile on his face. Riggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
JaMarcus Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Riggins.
Royale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riggins slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Riggins 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.

Riggins forces Royale back against the ropes and clinches.
Riggins tries to pull guard but Royale won't allow it.
Royale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Riggins looks gassed!
Royale cracks Riggins with a nice body shot.
Royale lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Royale manages to break the clinch.
Royale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Royale thuds his shin into the meat of Riggins's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Royale.

It looks like Andy Riggins has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riggins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Royale lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Royale throws a series of punches but Riggins avoids them all with ease.
JaMarcus Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale lands a head kick!
Royale connects with a right hand. Riggins shakes it off.

Riggins is rocked!
Royale dances in with a quick combination. Riggins is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Royale snaps Riggins's head back. Riggins stumbles backwards against the ropes. Royale steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Riggins's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Riggins just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JaMarcus Royale!
JaMarcus Royale retains his super heavyweight title!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Sass could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dayne Carter's chin.

Sass
vs
Carter

192 cm
26
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sass lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sass cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Sass misses with a double jab.
Sass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sass throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sass.

Sass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Sass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Sass is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carter!

Sass looking to secure an arm triangle but Carter defends it well.
Carter is looking to improve his position but Sass isn't that keen on the idea.
Sass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
Sass controlling from mount.

Sass looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sass controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Carter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sass looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Sass working for a submission but Carter is keeping him at bay.
Carter has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sass's lack of action.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sass is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sass is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sass trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Sass from controlling successfully.
Sass looking to pass the guard.
Sass is looking to advance position but Carter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sass slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sass manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Sass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter throws and elbow that misses. Sass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Sass!
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Sass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sass looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Sass shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sass works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Sass fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sass. Those never looked like landing.
Sass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sass moves away.
Sass misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Sass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sass - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sass. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice combination there by Sass.
Joey Sass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a leg kick but Sass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dayne Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter wants to clinch.
Sass just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Sass.
Sass misses with a few strikes there.

Sass closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Sass is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carter is trying to control but Sass passes into side control!
Carter is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.

Sass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carter is trying to control Sass's posture but Sass avoids it.
Carter regains half guard.

Sass is working for a submission of some sort.
Carter missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to improve his position but Sass is controlling well.
Carter is in trouble now - Sass has advanced to mount!
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
Sass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Sass looking for a guillotine from mount but Carter is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
Carter wants to hold on but Sass pushes him away.
Sass controlling from the full mount.
Carter is looking to get to half guard.
Sass tries to control but Carter wriggling away.
Sass controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sass throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Sass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sass works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Sass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sass throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Sass slips a straight right by Carter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sass.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sass walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Sass looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Sass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sass avoids the head kick by Carter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sass throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sass throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter throws a head kick but Sass moves out of range.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sass is looking to wear down Carter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Sass digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sass counters with a thumping low kick.
Sass throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joey Sass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sass misses with a double jab.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter throws a body punch but Sass moves out of range.
Sass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sass counters with a left to the body.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sass looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sass.
Sass takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Sass throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Joey Sass is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter takes one on the button.
Sass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Sass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Sass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sass passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sass.

Sass is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carter shrugs it off.

Sass wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sass.
Sass blocks Carter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Sass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sass kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sass trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Sass moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carter has worked his arm free - good work by Carter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
Carter is not content to let Sass control the position.

Sass is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Carter is not content to let Sass control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Sass clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Carter misses with a combination
and Sass counters with a left to the body.
Sass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a lazy head kick
and Sass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sass misses with a double jab.
Sass looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter throws a head kick that Sass semi-blocks.
Sass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter moves to clinch but Sass breaks away
and Sass counters with a left to the body.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Sass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sass misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Sass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sass throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Sass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carter with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Carter blocks the leg kick.
Sass blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Sass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sass moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Sass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Sass misses with a two punch combination.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Sass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Sass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sass. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter tries to clinch but Sass is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sass circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Sass. Those never looked like landing.
Sass misses with a two punch combination.
Sass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sass.
Carter takes a swing at Sass's ribcage but misses.
Sass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Sass circles away.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sass is able to avoid easily.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter misses with a hook. Sass ducked under it nicely.
Sass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter scores with a jab. Sass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick by Carter misses

and Sass counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sass advances to mount.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is squirming around, avoiding Sass's attempts to control the action.
Sass looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sass trying to control but Carter is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Joey Sass has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Sass had his way with Dayne Carter in that round.
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!

Carter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Sass blocks the low kick.
Sass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sass dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Sass scores with a hook.
Sass stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sass throws a head kick that misses.
Carter throws a lazy head kick
and Sass counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter throws a right hand that Sass ducks under and follows up with a left that Sass also avoids with ease.
Carter tests Sass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sass moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Sass falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carter missing with punches from the bottom.
Sass controlling the pace.
Sass is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Sass is very close to passing his half guard.
Carter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Dayne Carter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carter tries to bum rush Sass with a series of wild strikes but Sass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sass is stalling here. Carter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sass seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sass is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Sass manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Sass is looking for a kimura here.
Carter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Sass is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sass is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sass to get the leverage.
Carter misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Sass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sass's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sass's back!
Carter somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

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.
Sass covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Carter misses with a punch to the head.
Sass turns into Carter and is now in his guard.
Carter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sass wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Carter wants to sweep here but Sass controlling him for the moment.
Sass wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.

Sass drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sass as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Carter screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sass! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joey Sass!
Joey Sass is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison McGown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGown has chosen Tomoyasu Hotei - Battle Without Honor Or Humanity as his entrance music. Jamison McGown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Williams
vs
McGown

200 cm
20
274 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
260 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamison McGown!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGown.
Donk. McGown catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
McGown throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards McGown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jamal Williams has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by McGown which made him look bad.
McGown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGown punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams is breathing heavily.
McGown throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for McGown. That snapped Williams's head back.
McGown connects with a right that clearly hurt Williams. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as McGown proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Williams collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison McGown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delgado Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith comes to the ring accompanied by Kanye West - It's Amazing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Hammersmith
vs
Strong

185 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delgado Strong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong moves out of range of the body kick from Hammersmith.
Good work by Strong as he checks the leg kick.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammersmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammersmith.

Strong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammersmith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strong won't allow Hammersmith to get back to his feet.
Hammersmith pulls Strong in close to prevent any damage.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammersmith working a defensive guard here.

Strong content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hammersmith has locked up a guillotine! Hammersmith's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Strong is holding on here and Hammersmith must be using up a lot of energy. Strong has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hammersmith gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vaughn Hammersmith!
Vaughn Hammersmith is the new lightweight champion!