GMMA: NYC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Brasi
vs
Schrodinger

188 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi!
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, Erwin Schrodinger!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Schrodinger does no damage.
Brasi throws a looping overhand right but Schrodinger ducks down to avoid it.
Brasi throws a big shot that misses.
Schrodinger feints a jab promting Brasi to slip. Schrodinger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brasi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schrodinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Brasi throws a big shot that misses.
Schrodinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Brasi misses with a straight right.
Brasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brasi looks to throw the jab but Schrodinger is out of range.
Schrodinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Brasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schrodinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schrodinger misses with a few strikes there.
Brasi misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrodinger is looking to clinch but Brasi is avoiding it.
Brasi misses with a straight right.
A jab from Brasi misses.
Brasi misses with a combination
and Schrodinger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brasi throws a hook to the side of Schrodinger's head but Schrodinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brasi drops Schrodinger with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Schrodinger! Brasi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Luca Brasi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Robert Oak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Oak
vs
Bana

187 cm
23
189 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Oak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Bana!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bana swats away the attempt to clinch by Oak.
Oak connects with an inside leg kick.
Oak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oak.
Oak looks to land a combination. Bana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bana fails to land the takedown.
Robert Oak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bana.

Bana feints and as Oak raises his hands in defense, Bana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oak controlling the position.
Bana wants to control from the top but Oak keeps moving.
Bana won't allow Oak to get back to his feet.
Bana wants to pass the guard but Oak is keeping the position.
Bana being controlled here momentarily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Oak does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak lands with an overhand left.
Oak misses with the combination.

Oak forces Bana back against the cage and clinches.
Oak prevents the takedown attempt.
Bana looks gassed!
Oak connects with a knee to the head.
Oak looking to throw knees to the head but Bana is blocking nicely.
Oak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bana's face.
Oak with a knee to the head.
Oak connects with a knee to the head.
Oak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Oak manages to break the clinch.
Oak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oak misses with a few strikes there.
Oak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oak blocks the body kick.
Oak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bana's sensitive parts.
Bana ducks right into an uppercut from Oak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bana at a distance.
Oak lands with a nice body punch.
Oak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oak scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bana takes a kick to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Oak both land. Nice combination.
Oak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oak cracks the inside of Bana's front leg.
Oak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oak lands a jab to the nose.
Oak connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bana back to the cage. Oak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bana moves forwards but Oak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oak lands a head kick!
Oak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bana's sensitive parts.
Oak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Oak scores with a four punch combination!
Bana walks into a stiff left hand from Oak.
Oak feints and then cracks Bana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bana down.
Oak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oak lands a body shot.
Bana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oak.
Oak lands a two punch combo.
Oak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Oak.
Oak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Oak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oak.
Bana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Oak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oak lands a jab-cross combination.
Oak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Oak closes the distance and clinches.
Oak lands with a left to the head.
Bana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oak landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bana throws an elbow that misses.

Oak breaks the clinch.
Oak is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oak jabs Bana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Bana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bana is looking to take a break and control but Oak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oak is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bana trying to control from half guard but Oak is working away.
Oak trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bana pulls his head out easily.
Oak trying to hold on to Bana's head to control him but Bana postures up.

Oak kicks off Bana and gets to his feet.
Bana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Bana scores a takedown into full mount!
Oak tries to hold on but Bana postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Bana there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bana won't let Oak get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oak is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bana lands a big elbow.
Oak is looking to get to half guard.
Bana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oak is looking to escape.
Oak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bana is looking to take a break and control but Oak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bana prevents Oak from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bana trying to control the action but Oak is working from the bottom.

Oak actively working from the bottom here.
Bana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Bana was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A good leg kick by Oak.
Bana moves forwards but Oak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robert Oak is winning the standup battle so far.
Oak tries to bum rush Bana with a series of wild strikes but Bana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bana shoots in for a takedown but Oak shows good takedown defense.
Oak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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.
Oak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oak stuffs the takedown.

Oak has closed the distance and engaged Bana in a clinch.
Oak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oak tries to land a knee to the head but Bana blocks with his arms.
Oak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bana.
Robert Oak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bana.
Oak scores with a knee to the head.
Bana wants to break free but Oak has control.
Oak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oak obliges.
Bana looking to stall.
Oak tries a knee to the head but Bana blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Oak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bana fails to land the takedown.
Bana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oak manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Oak as he connects with a hook.
Bana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oak but Oak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Oak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Oak.
Oak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bana blocks it with crossed arms.
Oak with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Oak.
Bana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robert Oak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bana.
Oak misses with a knee strike.
Oak keeps control of Bana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bana blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bana tries to pull guard but Oak won't allow it.
Oak connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oak can't break the clinch.
Oak tries a knee to the head but Bana blocks it.
Oak tries to land a knee to the head but Bana blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oak lands a good knee to the midsection. Bana won't want to take too many of those.
Bana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robert Oak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bana backs up against the cage.

Bana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bana wants to control but Oak is keeping him busy.
Oak pushes Bana off looking to stand but Bana dives back in and keeps control.
Oak is trying to maintain the position but Bana is very close to passing his half guard.
Robert Oak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oak is doing well to control the position and prevent Bana from advancing to side control.

Oak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Oak looks to land a combination but Bana avoids it well.
Bana shoots in for a takedown but Oak shows good takedown defense.
Oak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Oak instigates a clinch.
Oak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bana's face.
Oak looking to throw knees to the head but Bana is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oak prevents it.
Oak lands a knee to the head.
Oak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oak scores a nice knee to the body.
Oak lands a knee to the head.
Oak connects with a knee to the head.
Bana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Oak.
Oak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Oak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bana looking to stall.
Bana fails to pull guard.
Oak landing knees to the head.
Bana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oak's elbow.
Bana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oak landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Oak.
Bana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bana's face.
Eric Bana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bana's face.
Oak landing knees to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Oak!

C
A

C
B

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 James Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Henriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WALK. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henriksen's choice of entrance music: Raging Speedhorn, Thumper. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Janos
vs
Henriksen

185 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos tries to clinch up but Henriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Henriksen looks to land a body kick but Janos moved away.

Janos tries to keep at a distance but Henriksen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Henriksen gets control of Janos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henriksen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henriksen pulls Janos in close to prevent any damage.
Janos preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janos trying to control but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
Henriksen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Janos fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos misses with a head kick.
Henriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janos moves away.
Janos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Henriksen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henriksen.

Henriksen pulls guard effortlessly.
Janos trying to control the position from guard on top but Henriksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henriksen trying to control the position here.
Janos looking to pass the guard.
Janos looking to sit in guard and control but Henriksen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henriksen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Janos, up you get!
Janos misses with a takedown attempt

and Henriksen counters by clinching up.

Henriksen pulls guard effortlessly.
Janos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henriksen managing to control the position.
Janos looking to sit in guard and control but Henriksen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos controls Henriksen momentarily but Henriksen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henriksen controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodney Henriksen.

Henriksen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henriksen looks gassed!
Janos wants to control but Henriksen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen controlling the action here.
Janos moves into full guard.
Henriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henriksen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Janos's guard.
Henriksen trying to control but Janos is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janos is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Henriksen dominated that round.
That's time! Janos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Janos closes the distance looking to clinch

and Henriksen counters with a takedown into side control.
Janos is looking to reverse the position.

Henriksen tries for a kimura but Janos is defending well.
Janos is trying to control Henriksen's posture but Henriksen avoids it.
Henriksen tries to move to mount but Janos blocks the move with his legs.
Janos is trying to control Henriksen's posture but Henriksen avoids it.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Janos's face as Henriksen controls the position.
Janos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henriksen off and has taken his back!
Janos missing with strikes.
Janos is looking to control Henriksen but Henriksen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Henriksen trying to control the action but Janos just sinks the hooks in.

Janos looking for the RNC.
Janos avoiding Henriksen 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos missing with strikes.
Janos trying to control momentarily.
Henriksen is trying to break free.
Janos tries to get the hooks in deep but Henriksen pushed the leg off.
Henriksen covering up well under a series of strikes from Janos.
Janos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Janos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Janos keeps control of the position as Henriksen tries to break free.

Janos is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Henriksen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Janos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Janos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dutch schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Riley
vs
schultz

190 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, dutch schultz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Riley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. schultz is trying to keep an underhook but Riley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Riley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Riley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! schultz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Riley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hawthorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Richards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hawthorne
vs
Richards

200 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawthorne will feel that in the morning.
Hawthorne is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Richards thuds his shin into the meat of Hawthorne's side.
Richards throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Richards gets a clinch.

Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawthorne is breathing heavily.
Hawthorne doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Hawthorne wants to clinch
and Richards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawthorne really felt that one!
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards connects with a high kick.

It looks like Lance Hawthorne has been cut.

Richards rushes Hawthorne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawthorne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawthorne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawthorne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lance Hawthorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reed Richards.
Hawthorne is trying to break the clinch but Richards is controlling him.

Richards gets control of Hawthorne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Richards throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hawthorne preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hawthorne drops back looking for a leg! Richards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richards manages to kick Hawthorne off! Hawthorne jumps back into Richards's guard.

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

Hawthorne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.

Hawthorne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawthorne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawthorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hawthorne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawthorne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Hawthorne is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawthorne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hawthorne has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.

Hawthorne is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.

Hawthorne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.

Hawthorne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hawthorne has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Richards should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hawthorne has tightened it up now! Richards should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lance Hawthorne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slam Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shady comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem The Real Slim Shady. Koukodimos has chosen Astarte - Mutter Astarte as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Shady
vs
Koukodimos

180 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
198 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slam Shady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charalabos Koukodimos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koukodimos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shady looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shady seems a little lost for a moment, as Koukodimos dominates the positioning.
Koukodimos scoring with punches from side control.

Koukodimos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shady to his feet.
Shady doesn't manage to clinch there - Koukodimos circles away.
Slam Shady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shady misses with a takedown
and Koukodimos counters with a good low kick that Shady was not able to check.
Shady is breathing heavily.

Koukodimos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koukodimos landing with the ground and pound.
Koukodimos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koukodimos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koukodimos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koukodimos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koukodimos chips away with some ground and pound.
Koukodimos slips nicely into half guard.
Shady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Shady is rocked!
Koukodimos lands a big elbow - Shady is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Koukodimos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charalabos Koukodimos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between bill goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Otunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Otunga has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bill goldberg's chin.

goldberg
vs
Otunga

193 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, bill goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Otunga!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
goldberg avoids the head kick by Otunga.
goldberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Otunga has a takedown stuffed.

goldberg closes the distance and pushes Otunga back into the cage.

Otunga pulls guard effortlessly.
Otunga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Otunga looking to hit a scissor sweep but goldberg is one step ahead there.
goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Otunga wants to stand up but goldberg is controlling him.

goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Otunga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Otunga's legs - danger averted.
goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
goldberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
goldberg postures up in Otunga's guard and throws a big left but Otunga blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

goldberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Otunga slips nicely into half guard.
Otunga prevents goldberg from improving his position.

Otunga is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! goldberg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Otunga!