NYCC 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gronding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crown comes to the cage accompanied by Eminence Front. Bobby Crown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Gronding's chin.

Crown
vs
Gronding

193 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Crown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Gronding!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Crown.

It looks like Michael Gronding has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Crown misses.
Crown cracks Gronding's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Gronding slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Crown can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Crown!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerd Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Escapado - Gezeichnet. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Stenner
vs
McCoy

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
193 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerd Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stenner gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
Stenner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Stenner moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away

and McCoy moves into the clinch.
Stenner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stenner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.

McCoy lands a big knee to the head and Stenner goes down! McCoy is looking to finish!

Stenner is rocked!

It looks like Gerd Stenner has been cut.
Stenner is pushing McCoy's head away, looking to escape. McCoy manages to hold on to the position though.
Oh Stenner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

McCoy stands up and beckons Stenner to his feet.
Stenner seems to have got his legs back now.
Stenner misses with a double jab

and McCoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stenner is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenner takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCoy stalling in the clinch.
McCoy working Stenner over with knees to the body.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stenner working aggressively here.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stenner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenner has had enough of the clinch but McCoy keeps him there for the moment.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
Stenner is trying to break free.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy is stalling here.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Stenner blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy keeps control of Stenner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenner taking a breather.
Stenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerd Stenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenner misses with the combination.

McCoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy trying to land knees to the body.
Stenner tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Stenner back against the cage.
Stenner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stenner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stenner lands with a right to the head.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Stenner is trying to push McCoy away but McCoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Stenner.
Stenner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roy McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Stenner tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stenner fails to pull guard.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenner is looking to break free of the clinch but McCoy has double underhooks.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stenner tries to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Stenner.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
Stenner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Stenner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McCoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy has Stenner pressed against the cage, preventing Stenner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
Stenner stalling in the clinch but McCoy improves position.
Stenner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stenner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoy prevents Stenner from breaking the clinch.
Stenner letting McCoy take a breather here.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerd Stenner's cut.
That's time! Stenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenner takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stenner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
Roy McCoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
Stenner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stenner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
Stenner swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Stenner's ribcage.
McCoy keeps control of Stenner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Stenner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCoy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Stenner lands with a right to the head.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Stenner won't want to take too many of those.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner is trying to push McCoy away but McCoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stenner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stenner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stenner throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!

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.
Stenner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stenner looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCoy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Stenner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stenner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerd Stenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stenner working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stenner trying to control the position but instead, McCoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stenner into the cage.
Stenner tries to break free but McCoy pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenner tries to work over McCoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is trying to break the clinch but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stenner.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
Stenner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stenner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Stenner working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
Stenner tries to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy working Stenner over with knees to the body.
Stenner tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
Stenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stenner wants to stall.
Stenner lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stenner is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCoy takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCoy stalling against the cage.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stenner takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenner fails to pull guard.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from McCoy.
Stenner fails to pull guard.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerd Stenner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stenner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCoy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stenner throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
Stenner tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stenner has had enough of the clinch but McCoy keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
Stenner is trying to break the clinch but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Stenner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
Stenner tries to break free but McCoy pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Stenner's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Stenner is trying to stall.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stenner fails to land.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
Stenner tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
Stenner misses with a body punch.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stenner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stenner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenner working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stenner fails to land.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
Stenner has had enough of the clinch but McCoy keeps him there for the moment.
Stenner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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.
McCoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Stenner won't want to take too many of those.
Stenner tries a body shot but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerd Stenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stenner tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenner.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but Stenner is blocking nicely.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Stenner blocks with his arms.
Stenner fails to pull guard.
Stenner tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Stenner drops back down to his feet.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stenner misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCoy working Stenner over with knees to the body.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoy obliges.
Stenner is trying to break the clinch but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Stenner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in the clinch, Stenner scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Stenner's ribcage.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCoy landing knees to the head.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy working Stenner over with knees to the body.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenner is trying to force a seperation but McCoy has the dominant position.
Stenner is trying to force a seperation but McCoy has the dominant position.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
Gerd Stenner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenner wants to break free but McCoy has control.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenner wants to get back to striking at distance but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Stenner's ribcage.
Stenner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Stenner misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy McCoy!

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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benito Camelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Millit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millit has chosen The Cool Kids - I'm Mikey as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Camelas
vs
Millit

190 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
274 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benito Camelas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Millit!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Camelas gets tackled into the cage by Millit. Millit maintains the clinch.
Millit is working Camelas over against the cage.
Millit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camelas fails to pull guard.
Camelas looking to stall.
Maybe Camelas would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Millit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camelas has had enough of the clinch but Millit keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Millit.

Millit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camelas is looking for a sweep. Millit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Millit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camelas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Millit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camelas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Millit.
Millit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Camelas is trying to maintain the position but Millit is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Millit escapes and gets back to his feet.
Millit lands a nice hook to Camelas's body. Camelas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camelas is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Millit. That snapped Camelas's head back.
Millit misses with a body kick.
Camelas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Millit counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camelas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Benito Camelas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millit lands a two punch combo.
Millit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Camelas takes a step back to recover.
Millit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Camelas's calf.
Millit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Millit lands a nice shot that snaps Camelas's head back.
Millit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Millit tenderised Camelas's leg. Camelas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Millit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Millit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Millit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Camelas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Millit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Millit.
Millit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Millit.
Both fighters circling a little - Millit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Millit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camelas avoids a kick to the body.

Millit moves into the clinch successfully.
Camelas takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Millit is leaning against Camelas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Millit breaks the clinch.
Millit throws a head kick but Camelas moves out of range.
Millit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Millit throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Millit!
Millit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Millit tries a head kick but it misses.
Millit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camelas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Millit shoots in and bounces Camelas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Millit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Millit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camelas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camelas being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Millit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benito Camelas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Left hook, right uppercut from Millit.
Camelas tries for a takedown but Millit circles away easily
and Millit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camelas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Millit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Millit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Millit as the two fighters clinch.
Millit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camelas backwards.
Nice body punch from Millit.
Millit scores with a shot to the side of Camelas's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Millit obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Millit.

Millit breaks from the clinch.
Millit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Millit jabs Camelas right on the nose. Camelas blinks but takes it well.

Millit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Millit showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Millit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Millit is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Millit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Millit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camelas wants to control but Millit is keeping busy.
Millit not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Camelas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Millit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camelas won't allow Millit to pass to mount.
Millit is taking a breather. Camelas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Millit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camelas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Millit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camelas scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Millit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Millit.
Millit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camelas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Millit clinches up with Camelas and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Millit.
Millit lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Millit to work.

Millit breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Millit, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Millit misses.
Millit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Millit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camelas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Millit cracks the inside of Camelas's front leg.
Millit lands a lovely overhand right.

Millit gets a clinch.

Millit manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Millit.
Camelas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Millit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Camelas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camelas blocks the body kick.
Millit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Millit lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camelas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Camelas.
A clash of legs there as Camelas blocks the low kick.
Mike Millit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camelas tries a head kick but it misses.
Benito Camelas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millit sizes up Camelas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Millit tries to land a leg kick but Camelas saw it coming and moves away.
Millit scores with a jab.
Millit lands a nice hook to Camelas's body. Camelas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camelas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Millit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Millit closes the distance and clinches.
Millit lands a hook that snaps the head of Camelas backwards.
Knees to the body from Millit.
Millit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camelas or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Millit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Camelas'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!

Millit moves into range and clinches up with Camelas.
Camelas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Millit.
Camelas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Camelas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Millit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Camelas to the mat. Camelas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Millit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camelas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Millit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Millit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Camelas, up you get!
Camelas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camelas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camelas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Millit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camelas's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Millit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Millit.
Millit is looking to slow Camelas down with leg kicks.
Millit dips to his left and cracks Camelas with an uppercut!
Millit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Millit coming out on top.
Good exchange - Millit coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camelas blocks a head kick by Millit.
Camelas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Millit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Millit.
Millit throws a leg kick but Camelas checks it.
Millit with a hook.
Millit scores with a shot to the body.
Millit throws a head kick that Camelas semi-blocks.
Camelas throws a right hand that Millit ducks under and follows up with a left that Millit also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Millit rushes Camelas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Millit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mike Millit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Millit pulls guard.
Millit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Millit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Camelas!
Millit controlling his opponent.
Mike Millit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Millit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Millit.
Camelas with a poor takedown

and Millit counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Camelas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Millit has Camelas pushed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millit lands with a left to the head.
Benito Camelas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Millit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Millit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Millit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Millit!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Clancey
vs
Bones

182 cm
25
204 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

194 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White 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 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clancey prevents Bones from improving position.
Bones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bones cracks Clancey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clancey is trying to get back to his feet.
Clancey can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Bones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bones tries to get to his feet but Clancey is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bones in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancey trying to keep a closed guard but Bones is proving a slippery customer.
Clancey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones prevents Clancey from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clancey has a closed guard, preventing Bones from standing up.
Bones wants to stand and escape but instead Clancey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Clancey postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Clancey throwing strikes from guard but Bones blocks nicely.
Clancey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bones is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Clancey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bones, up you get!
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Clancey, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Clancey against the cage but Clancey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clancey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bones backs up against the cage.

It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Bones looks gassed!
Bones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clancey tries to avoid it but Bones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clancey to the ground. Clancey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones needs to keep his hands up - Clancey had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones takes a swing at Clancey's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bones is defended easily by Clancey.
Tom Clancey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Bones blocks a head kick by Clancey.
Bones shoots in for a double leg but Clancey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Clancey both land. Nice combination.
Clancey works over Bones's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clancey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Clancey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clancey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Clancey sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clancey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
Clancey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clancey misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Clancey counter with a right hand.
Clancey missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clancey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clancey wants it to stay on the feet.
Tom Clancey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Clancey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clancey scores with a body shot.
Clancey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clancey throws a nice looking combination but Bones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clancey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bones somewhat.
Clancey misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clancey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bones throws a combination that misses
and Clancey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bones misses with a double jab
and Clancey counters with a three punch combo that has Bones backing up. Bones nods at Clancey to acknowledge the strikes.
Tom Clancey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones with a poor takedown
and Clancey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clancey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown but Clancey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bones wants to clinch up but Clancey keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clancey swivels and escapes.
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clancey pinned against the cage. Clancey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Clancey catches Bones right on the button with a cross.
Bones misses with a body shot
enabling Clancey to counter with a crisp jab.
Bones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clancey lands with a nice combination. Bones backs away looking to recover.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Clancey moves out of range easily.
Bones throws a shot from downtown. Clancey moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancey lands with a good body shot.
Clancey missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clancey counters with a straight right hand.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Bones or perhaps it was just good defense by Clancey which made him look bad.
Clancey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bones looks for a takedown but Clancey sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Clancey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Clancey lands with a straight right. Bones didn't see that one coming.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
Clancey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Bones misses.
The fighters circling - Bones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones works the jab nicely.
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tom Clancey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones looks to clinch
and Clancey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clancey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clancey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clancey lands with a nice body punch.
Bones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clancey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tom Clancey is winning the standup battle so far.
Clancey with a nice cross.
Clancey clobbers Bones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clancey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bones.
Nice sprawl there from Clancey as Bones shoots in.
Clancey throws out a powerful jab.
Bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clancey swivels and escapes.
Tom Clancey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to clinch but Clancey moves away
and Clancey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clancey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bones. Bones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clancey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clancey wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from Clancey.
Bones misses with a hook to the body
and Clancey counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clancey throws a one two combo.
Bones misses with a combination
and Clancey counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Clancey sprawls well.
Bones misses with a combination
and Clancey counters with a two punch combo.

Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bones looking to ground and pound but Clancey is blocking nicely.
Bones throws a wild left hand from mount and Clancey manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Bones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is stalling here. Clancey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clancey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Clancey stands up and beckons Bones to his feet.
Jon Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clancey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tom Clancey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clancey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Clancey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clancey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Clancey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Labayen Luceno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Legeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legeld has chosen System Of A Down-Metro as his entrance music. Labayen Luceno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Legeld's chin.

Luceno
vs
Legeld

191 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Labayen Luceno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Legeld!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Luceno as Legeld shoots in.

Luceno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legeld trying to control but Luceno postures up.
Luceno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Legeld wants to control but Luceno is keeping busy.

Luceno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luceno controlling the pace.
Legeld is trying to control but can't.
Legeld punching from the bottom.
Luceno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Labayen Luceno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Luceno clinches up against the cage.

Luceno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legeld doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Luceno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legeld defends it well.
Luceno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legeld looking for submissions off his back.
Luceno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Luceno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luceno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legeld for as long as he can get away with.
Luceno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legeld defending well though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Labayen Luceno wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Luceno forces Legeld back against the cage and clinches.
Legeld wants a takedown but no success here.
Labayen Luceno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Legeld.

Legeld turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Legeld manages to end up in side control.
Legeld looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luceno isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Legeld doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Luceno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luceno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Luceno drops back looking for a leg! Legeld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legeld manages to kick Luceno off! Luceno jumps back into Legeld's guard.
Luceno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legeld working a defensive guard here.
Luceno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luceno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Labayen Luceno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Legeld misses with a takedown attempt

and Luceno moves into the clinch.
Legeld is breathing heavily.
Legeld can't get the takedown.
Labayen Luceno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Legeld.
Luceno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legeld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luceno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luceno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legeld avoids it.
Legeld tries to pull guard but Luceno holds him up against the cage and eventually Legeld drops back down to his feet.
Luceno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luceno is trying to break the clinch but Legeld is controlling him.
A short right from Luceno.
Luceno goes for a takedown attempt but Legeld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Labayen Luceno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legeld shoots and misses

and Luceno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luceno is pushing down on Legeld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Legeld is fighting to maintain full guard but Luceno has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Labayen Luceno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

King
vs
Zhu

185 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a lazy right hand but Zhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King jabs Zhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.

It looks like Zhang Zhu has been cut.
King throws a hook to the side of Zhu's head but Zhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a body punch but Zhu moves out of range.
King digs a good hook to Zhu's body.
Zhu tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Zhu drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zhu pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhu drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.

Zhu clinches with his opponent.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Zhu won't allow it.
Zhu tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Zhu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.

King successfully pulls guard.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhu.
Zhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

King pushes Zhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

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

Zhu is rocked!
Zhu looks gassed!
Zhu circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by King. Zhu falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Lomar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Till The New York Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Lomar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lomar
vs
The New York Monster

196 cm
23
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lomar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Till The New York Monster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Lomar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lomar.

It looks like Till The New York Monster has been cut.
Lomar fails to land with a series of punches.
The New York Monster throws a head kick but Lomar moves out of range.
The New York Monster moves in looking to clinch but Lomar pushes him off.
Lomar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lomar lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. The New York Monster is looking to close the distance but Lomar sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! The New York Monster crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope The New York Monster is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). David Lomar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Veliki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Zuckibach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Veliki
vs
Zuckibach

202 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the 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, Vladimir Veliki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Zuckibach!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veliki moves into range and clinches up with Zuckibach.
Zuckibach stalling in the clinch but Veliki improves position.
Zuckibach can't find room to land a body shot as Veliki controls the action.

Veliki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Veliki is looking to take a break and control but Zuckibach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veliki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Veliki throwing shots but Zuckibach is blocking nicely.
Zuckibach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veliki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veliki stops Zuckibach from getting back to his feet.
Veliki is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuckibach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veliki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Veliki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zuckibach defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veliki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zuckibach won't allow Veliki to pass to mount.
Zuckibach trying to control here.
Veliki is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuckibach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuckibach wants to get back to his feet.
Zuckibach is looking to improve his position.
Veliki wants to pass the guard but Zuckibach is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veliki sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Veliki.

Veliki moves into the clinch.

Zuckibach gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Veliki regains guard.
Zuckibach stands up out of Veliki's guard for a moment - Veliki manages to land a nice upkick.

Veliki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zuckibach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zuckibach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuckibach with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veliki is adopting a defensive guard.
Veliki looking for a sweep. Not yet Veliki, not yet.
Zuckibach prevents Veliki from getting back to his feet.
Zuckibach stopping the sweep attempt from Veliki.
Zuckibach stands up over Veliki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuckibach distracts Veliki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zuckibach trying to control but Veliki is working from the bottom.
Zuckibach postures up.
Zuckibach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuckibach postures up and lands a big shot to Veliki's brow.
Zuckibach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuckibach looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Veliki controls Zuckibach momentarily but Zuckibach frees himself.
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 Vladimir Veliki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Veliki stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuckibach. Zuckibach gets slowly back to his feet.

Veliki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veliki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zuckibach just stands there and leans against the cage.

Veliki decides to pull guard.
Veliki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Zuckibach is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veliki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veliki has escaped and now he's on top!
Veliki forces his way into half guard.

Veliki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veliki wants to work for an arm triangle but Zuckibach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Veliki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Veliki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veliki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zuckibach drops down looking for an ankle pick but Veliki pulls his leg out and moves away.

Veliki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuckibach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Veliki is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veliki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Veliki wants to control from the top but Zuckibach keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Veliki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuckibach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veliki throws and elbow that misses. Zuckibach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Veliki's guard. Nice move by Zuckibach!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veliki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Veliki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veliki tries to get out of the position.
Zuckibach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veliki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuckibach is one step ahead there.
Veliki wants to get back to his feet but Zuckibach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zuckibach thows a big elbow that misses.
Veliki working a defensive guard here.
Veliki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zuckibach manages to get himself to full guard.

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.
Zuckibach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zuckibach keeping moving, preventing Veliki from controlling successfully.
Zuckibach keeping full guard, as Veliki tries to pass.
Veliki slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Veliki dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Zuckibach misses with a takedown attempt

and Veliki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Veliki not doing much here.
Zuckibach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veliki is working away from the top position though.
Veliki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Veliki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zuckibach sees it coming and defends easily.
Veliki with the ground and pound but Zuckibach uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Veliki content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veliki trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuckibach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veliki chips away with some ground and pound.
Veliki wants to control from the top but Zuckibach keeps moving.
Zuckibach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Veliki controls the pace.
Veliki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Veliki.

Zuckibach shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Veliki is trying to defend but Zuckibach finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zuckibach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Zuckibach postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Veliki to stand up.

Veliki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Veliki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Veliki is just content to waste time from the top position. Zuckibach takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Veliki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Veliki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veliki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veliki trying to control but Zuckibach is working from the bottom.
Veliki prevents Zuckibach from getting back to his feet.
Veliki throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Veliki trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuckibach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuckibach keeping full guard, as Veliki tries to pass.
Veliki advances position into side control!
Veliki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Veliki happy to just control the position for now.
Kyle Zuckibach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Veliki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veliki is putting a hurting on Zuckibach here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Veliki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veliki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Veliki!
Vladimir Veliki is the new heavyweight champion!